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Author
Series
Mighty Meg volume 3
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
When Meg's classmate, Jackson, suddenly becomes strong and mean, she wonders if he might be turning into a supervillain.
82) The Gray
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"It's been a tough year for Sasha -- he's been bullied at his middle school and his anxiety, which he calls the Gray, is growing. Sasha's dad tells him to "toughen up" -- and he does, but with unfortunate, hurtful results. His parents and therapist agree that a summer in the country with his aunt might be the best medicine, but it's the last place he wants to be. He'll be away from his best friend, video games, and stuck in the house that reminds...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The teen years are rife with social landmines in school, sports, and other activities--and instances of teasing, bullying, and exclusion are unfortunately all too common. Social media has only made this behavior easier and more insidious. But when kids learn to respond effectively, manage their emotions in the situation, and recognize their self-worth, they can reclaim a sense of their own power, and develop skills for life. Kim John Payne, an education...
Author
Language
English
Description
"An unconventional vicar moves to a remote corner of the English countryside, only to discover a community haunted by death and disappearances both past and present--and intent on keeping its dark secrets--in this explosive, unsettling thriller from acclaimed author C. J. Tudor. Welcome to Chapel Croft. Five hundred years ago, eight protestant martyrs were burned at the stake here. Thirty years ago, two teenage girls disappeared without a trace. And...
85) Lunch every day
Author
Publisher
KO Kids Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story of a boy named Jimmy who takes another kid's lunch at school every day. But through the power of kindness he is transformed into a compassionate human being.--Publisher.
88) Home court
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Between sports, school, and working for his father, eleven-year-old Amar'e's life is full and he is not yet ready to concentrate on basketball--but when a group of older boys start hogging the local basketball court he knows that he has to do something to help his friends.
Author
Series
Boy who grew dragons volume 2
Publisher
Yellow Jacket
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Tomas discovers it is a challenge to have a pocket-sized dragon, but bigger problems include that the dragon fruit tree is looking unwell, and local bully Liam is up to something.
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Kate becomes the face of an anti-bullying movement after a heroic act goes viral, but her world is turned upside-down when the truth about her involvement is revealed.
Author
Publisher
North South
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Little Tiger is excited to go to school, but he doesn't always know how to behave. Little Tiger can be quite bossy. If he wants something, he just takes it. His unruly nature intimidates everyone around him. But when his teacher gives him a gentle tip, he realizes that small changes can make a big difference and Little Tiger discovers that treating others well can be fun!"--
93) Lion vs. Rabbit
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Lion is mean to everyone. When the other animals can't take his bullying anymore, they hire Rabbit to outsmart him"--
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2016].
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A boy recounts how he took on the attitude of the adults around him and bullied an eccentric painter in 1880's France, before discovering that there is more than one way to see the world.
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Peggy is an apologetic pigeon. She automatically says she's sorry for everything, even when she hasn't done anything wrong, or when she's the one getting picked on. But Joan a seagull who sees the trouble this is causing for Peggy, gives her a nudge to stand up for herself. This tale from award-winning author Wendy Meddour contains an important message about the importance of being assertive"--
97) Melissa
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part ... because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan....
Author
Publisher
Two Lions
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Betty can't wait to be a first-grade witch. But on the first day of school, her classmates start calling her "Itty Bitty" because she's small and still uses her kinder-broom. Betty doesn't like the nickname--or how it makes her feel itty-bitty inside. So she comes up with a BIG idea to prove herself: winning the Halloween Dash."--Amazon.
99) Oddbird
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offbird feels different than the other birds, in that he's not colorful or fancy. The other birds don't want him around, but Oddbird wants to join them.
100) Dinosaur boy
Author
Series
Dinosaur boy volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sprouting a tail and spikes over the summer before fifth grade, Sawyer, a boy with the dinosaur gene, is bullied in school, but when his tormentors begin to disappear, it is up to Sawyer, his best friend Elliot, and a mysterious new girl to rescue them from a galactically horrible fate.
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