Tag Archives: bullying
“Stupid Fast”
Stupid Fast by Geoff Herbach Felton Reinstein has never had it easy. Only five years old, he was the one who found his father dead, hanging in the garage. His mother decided the best thing to do was to burn … Continue reading →
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“Wonder”
Wonder by R. J. Palacio Augustine—Auggie—Pullman has been homeschooled all his life, but for fifth grade, he is going to go to a private middle school. He’s smart enough, but he’s anxious. This will be the first time he’s … Continue reading →
Bullying Books: “The Beckoners”
The Beckoners by Carrie Mac Everyone calls April “Dog.” She’s been bullied all through high school. From being forced to eat a whole box of dog biscuits and retching in the hallway to being beaten within an inch of her … Continue reading →
Bullying Books: “I Swear”
I Swear by Lane Davis Leslie Gatlin commits suicide in the prologue to I Swear, fulfilling the wishes of a group of girl bullies, who had been urging her to kill herself. Why did these girls do this? Much as … Continue reading →
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Bullying Books: “Reason to Breathe”
Reason to Breathe, by Rebecca Donovan I was talking to another teacher at Chaffey High, Mrs. Vanderbeck (who used to work at Colony as well), about the bullying books I was reading this year. She told me about one … Continue reading →
Bullying Books: “Some Girls Are”
Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers Regina has bullied other girls all through high school. She’s popular. She’s Anna’s best friend. And Anna is the queen bee of the Hallowell High, calling all the shots, deciding who’s in and who’s … Continue reading →
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Bullying Books: “The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl”
The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga Fanboy puts up with the bullying he receives throughout his sophomore year of high school by hanging on to a few things he regards as good: his friend Cal—a … Continue reading →
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Bullying Books: “Bruiser”
Bruiser by Neal Shusterman If you loved someone, how much would you be willing to do for him or her? If someone loved you, would you allow him to suffer so that you could succeed? There are a lot questions … Continue reading →
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Tagged book reviews, bullying, divorce, YA fiction, YA literature
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Bullying Books: “Rotters”
Rotters by Daniel Kraus Such a weird story! The combination of bullying and horror story compelled me to finish the book, and I think it will appeal to anyone who likes really quirky stuff. Joey Crouch has lived … Continue reading →
Summer Reading: Bullying Books
Summer Reading One of my reading goals this summer is to read and select some books about bullying—both the cyber sort and the in-person attacks. I hope to recommend two bully-themed books per month in the 2013-14 school year. This … Continue reading →
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