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My Name is Brain Brian (stylized as My name is Brain Brian) is a children's novel written by the author of the Pony Pals series, Jeanne Betancourt. First published in 1993, it is a contemporary story which focuses on studying and dyslexia.
CharactersDescriptionIsabel MorrisMain character Nasty at first, later ..."Jay" Jason PrestonNerd Isabel's friendCaroline BettyQuiet girlCharleneIsabel's rival- Jeanne Betancourt
- 1993
Mar 1, 1992 · When Brian goes to school, he has a new teacher named Mr.Bigham. On the first day, Mr.Bigham asks the class if they could write their name on the board and he notices that Brian spells his name as Brain. Then Mr. Bigham wants Brian to undergo some tests to see if Brian has a learning difference.
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- Jeanne Betancourt
My Name Is Brain, Brian. Jeanne Betancourt. Perfection Learning Corporation, 1995 - 128 pages. This outstanding (School Library Journal) book for children is the sensitive portrayal of a boy who...
- Jeanne Betancourt
- Perfection Learning Corporation, 1995
- 0780759168, 9780780759169
- My Name Is Brain, Brian
Jun 3, 2011 · That's how Brian's sixth grade adventure begins. Jeanne Betancourt is the author of many award-winning books for children and young adults, including, the Pony Pals, a chapter book series that has run for more than ten years and sold more than ten million copies worldwide.
Jan 1, 1995 · Betancourt drew on her own memories and dreams while writing Kate's Turn, which focuses on a young teen's pursuit of a dance career; her own experience with dyslexia helped her create the title character of My Name Is Brian. And her rural upbringing, of course, helped her create the popular Pony Pals series.
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- 1993
- Jeanne Betancourt
- Jeanne Betancourt
Mar 1, 1993 · Renowned Latin American writer Alvarez has created another story about cultural identity, but this time the primary character is 11-year-old Miguel Guzmán. When Tía Lola arrives to help the family, Miguel and his hermana, Juanita, have just moved from New York City to Vermont with their recently divorced mother.
Mar 30, 2023 · Scholastic, $4.50; for ages 8-12. Purchase My Name Is Brain Brian. Want a glimpse of what it feels like to be dyslexic? Meet Brian, a sixth-grader who has always struggled in school. Brian didn’t learn to read until long after his peers, and his handwriting is hard to decipher (as you’ll see).
