Can there be a school without bullies? Bullies are a real problem for kids; some kids face them and some kids are them.5th grader, Gabe, in The Liberation of Gabriel King, by K.L. Going, gets help facing his 6th grade tormenters from Frita, a whip-smart, outgoing African-American girl who is Gabe's best friend (courtesy of integration), in rural 1976 Georgia.
In The Revealers, by Doug Wilhelm, Russell bands together with two other victims to take on and expose the bullies in his seventh class using the student email system despite the insistence of the school's principal that bullying is not an issue at "Darkland" Middle School. Visit author, Wilhelm's, Revealer's website (click here) for more info on the impact of this book. Both books appeared on the 2007-2008 South Carolina Junior Book Award List. These books are recommended for ages 9 and up.
For Older Readers: The Bluford High Series
The Bluford High Series books are in Y Fiction and Young Adult Paperbacks. Most are written by Paul Langan, author of The Bully, and Anne Schraff. These honest and highly engaging books, that show teens dealing with uncomfortable and dangerous situations, are recommended for tweens and teens.
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