Army Brats

About this book

Think The Penderwicks on an army base!

When the Bailey family moves to an army base, Tom, Charlotte, and Rosie have lots to do! They get to make new friends, visit the huge pool, and, unfortunately, need to deal with the base bully.

As they explore their new home, they quickly realize there is a mystery on the base: an abandoned building long-rumoured to be haunted. But when they go to investigate, they don’t find a ghost, just lots of weird equipment — and a suspicious man sneaking around inside.

They know it’s up to them figure out the base’s secrets — and prove to everyone that no bully can keep the Bailey kids down.

Army Brats is a fun, antic-filled middle-grade romp about friendships, bravery, and being true to yourself. It pairs an appealing setting with the talents of Daphne Benedis-Grab, who can skillfully handle multiple perspectives and the complex dynamics between friends and siblings.

Reviews

Praise for Army Brats
“Filled with fierce female characters and strong sibling bonds, both blood and adopted (Rosie was adopted from China at age three), this celebration of family from Benedis-Grab will speak to military and civilian readers alike.” -- Publishers Weekly
“In the end, humorous misunderstandings become clear, and everyone learns important lessons about bravery and being true to oneself. …There are not many books featuring military families, and this deserves a place on library shelves.” -- Booklist

“The mystery is exciting, containing just the right amount of tension and scary situations, [but] it's the relationship among the children that gives the story life. Nonmilitary kids should enjoy seeing the challenges and fun of living on base.” -- Kirkus Reviews