Benton is struggling to enjoy the simple, everyday joys in life that he used to love. Visiting his grandparents, playing basketball, and hanging out with his little sister now seem more like chores than privileges. Just when Benton is deciding that something is terribly wrong with him, he meets an unlikely character with a magical gift. Will Benton's new friend help him remember how to be happy? Benton Believes contains parent/teacher supplementary material, author/illustrator biographies, and a glossary. Keep a lookout for the magic pen hidden within the illustrations.