Ben Hobart is a friend and romantic interest of Mallory Pike. Like Mallory, he is 11 years old and was in the sixth grade at Stoneybrook Middle School. Ben has three younger brothers: James Hobart, Mathew Hobart, and Johnny Hobart. He is a member of the Hobart Family.
Appearance[]
He and his brothers have reddish blond hair, round faces, and a smattering of freckles across their noses. Ben wears glasses unlike his brothers. He is also described as tall for his age, which can be a little intimidating.
Biography[]
Ben had a crush on Mallory and would study with her, before asking her to see a movie in Kristy and the Secret of Susan. He takes her to the Halloween hop, Winter Wonderland, and Valentine Dances. He calls Mallory a "bonzer sheila" - a terrific girl in Beware, Dawn
After they have a small argument because Mal bailed out on a caroling date, he stops speaking to her for a while. Later, they get back together and go out together.
He trades his brothers with Mallory's because her brothers were getting on her nerves and vice versa in Mallory Hates Boys (and Gym).
Friends[]
- Jim (in M#2)
Trivia[]
- He works on the SMS Express in Mallory Hates Boys (and Gym).
- Ben is on the soccer team in Stacey and the Stolen Hearts.
- He doesn't like American football in Farewell, Dawn.
- He has the same last name as an Australian city called Hobart, which makes sense because he is from Australia.
- Mallory said that they never kissed in Get Well Soon, Mallory!
- He thinks of Mallory at lot in Mallory Hates Boys (and Gym).
- Ben loves to sing as mentioned in Here Come the Bridesmaids!.
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