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The Burning Questions of Bingo Brown is a short, large‑print chapter book written for school and classroom use. Set in a modern community, it follows a curious boy as he ponders the intricate and sometimes confusing questions of growing up and then faces unsettling insights into adult conflicts. The book invites discussion about identity, family dynamics, and the emotions that accompany adolescence, making it an engaging learning tool for teachers and students alike.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Betsy Cromer Byars
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