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Gr 4–7—Benny Brooks, 11, has always been a different sort of b'y (pronounced "BYE," the Newfoundlanders' way of saying "buddy.") Benny has Mosaic Down syndrome, which means that some of his cells have an extra chromosome, and that he looks different than the other kids in his class. After being in special education classes for most of his life, he is part of the mainstream classroom this year. Benny stands out for more than his looks; he also lives at a retirement home that his mom runs called Starflower by the Sea. On the first day, Benny ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More