About the Author: Ben Mikaelsen
Ben Mikaelsen was born in Bolivia, South America on December 8th 1952. He offended, got teased at school and at home because of a different skin color than the other kids. Ben lived a hard life and his parents were very strict and school was not his favorite part of his day. Ben’s writings started a weird way they started because of his anger. Everyone told Ben he had a very creative imagination, but his grades didn't show it. Every piece of writing he got back it had a big fat F on it. But that began to change.
One day his parents told Ben they were moving to the United States to a state called Minnesota. Looking forward to a new start, Ben hoped there were other kids like him. He was right about that, but school
Ben Mikaelsen was born in Bolivia, South America on December 8th 1952. He offended, got teased at school and at home because of a different skin color than the other kids. Ben lived a hard life and his parents were very strict and school was not his favorite part of his day. Ben’s writings started a weird way they started because of his anger. Everyone told Ben he had a very creative imagination, but his grades didn't show it. Every piece of writing he got back it had a big fat F on it. But that began to change.
One day his parents told Ben they were moving to the United States to a state called Minnesota. Looking forward to a new start, Ben hoped there were other kids like him. He was right about that, but school