The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor

He's desperate to figure out what happened to Calvin and, eventually, Benny. Leslie Connor is the author of several award-winning books for children, including two ALA Schneider Family Book Award winners, Waiting for Normal and The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle, which was also selected as a National Book Award finalist. When Calvin goes missing, Mason finds himself in trouble again.

Fifteen months ago, Mason's best friend, Benny Kilmartin, turned up dead in the Buttle family's orchard.Īn investigation drags on, and Mason, honest as the day is long, can't understand why Lieutenant Baird won't believe the story Mason has told about that day.īoth Mason and his new friend, tiny Calvin Chumsky, are relentlessly bullied by the other boys in their neighborhood, so they create an underground haven for themselves. Leslie Connor The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle Audio CD Unabridged, Jby Leslie Connor (Author) 478 ratings Teachers pick See all formats and editions Kindle 0.00 Give this and thousands of kid-friendly books with Amazon Kids+ Audiobook 0. Mason's learning disabilities are compounded by grief. Mason Buttle is the biggest, sweatiest kid in his grade, and everyone knows he can barely read or write. Leslie Connor is the author of several award-winning books for children, including two ALA Schneider Family Book Award winners, Waiting for Normal and The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle, which. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor From the critically acclaimed author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the. Cook, Leslie Connor, comes a deeply poignant and beautifully crafted story about self-reliance, redemption, and hope. From the critically acclaimed author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. From the critically acclaimed author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T.