Tuesday, February 4, 2014

The Bully Book by Eric Gale - OPTIONAL

Gale, Eric Kahn The Bully Book, 230 pgs. HarperCollins Children's Books, 2013. Language - PG (17 swear, 0 "f"), Sexual Content - PG; Violence - PG; 

Eric doesn't know why sixth grade is so different. Donovan won't talk to him, Melody turned her back on him, and the rest of the sixth grade is started to make him the brunt of all jokes. Why is this happening? But, more importantly, how can Eric change it? 

This mystery is one for the record books. There's enough truth to make readers see the parallels to real sixth grade and to keep it from sounding completely unrealistic while still getting the message against bullying across. I like how The Bully Book switches from being "The Book" to Eric's journal every other chapter. However, it was sad to read as Eric lost his friends, got in trouble, and was embarrassed. I hope there aren't any real "Grunts" out there, but, if there are, please report it; please talk to a friend, a parent, a teacher, someone. 

EL, MS - OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

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