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321) Joe Bell
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Mark Wahlberg plays the rough-edged Oregon-based father who pays tribute to his gay teenage son Jadin by embarking on a walk across America to speak his heart to heartland adults and students about the potential terrifying high costs of bullying.
Author
Publisher
Hurtubise
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Français
Description
"Dans ce roman intimiste et sensible, nous suivons quatre personnages dont les trajectoires se croisent et s'entremêlent pour créer une passionnante courtepointe de relations riches en enseignements sur la nature humaine. Il y a Pierre, l'enseignant quinquagénaire qui, depuis la mort de sa femme, élève seul une fille adolescente avec qui les atomes crochus ne sont guère au rendez-vous. Il y a Rose, une veuve misanthrope habitant une résidence...
Author
Series
Squish volume 2
Publisher
Random House Childrens Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Starting a new school year, Squish, a meek amoeba who loves the comic book exploits of his favorite hero, "Super Amoeba," is determined to get picked for kickball and hang out with the cool kids.
324) Honey lemon soda: 2
Series
Honey lemon soda volume 2
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Making friends, laughing along with her classmates, and even falling in love...To Uka, her current high school life is a dream come true! Although self-doubt still looms over her like a mountain, she's determined to keep climbing--and what better time to do so than at the school's welcome hike? But when a strange fork in the road sends the entire class down a dangerous trail, can Uka step up and save the day?
325) Happiness: Volume 4
Series
Happiness (Manga) volume 1
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Makoto begs Nora to undo the horrific change she has wrought upon his body, even as Yuuki is increasingly consumed by his own thirst. Unaware of his escalating taste for violence, Yuuki's girlfriend Nao is convinced that her affection can tame the beast he is becoming. But even if the love of a girl will be enough to stop the body count from rising, Makoto is coming to realize that he's merely the newest player in a very old war..."-- cover page...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride, his pride and joy turn to hurt and anger when some boys shout a very mean word at him causing Desmond to seek the advice of Father Trevor, who teaches him about the power of forgiveness.
327) Nijigahara holograph
Author
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Butterflies ominously proliferate as children whisper rumors of a mysterious creature lurking in the tunnel behind the school. To appease its wrath, they decide to offer it a sacrifice--a human one. But this is only the beginning of Nijigahara Holograph, which takes place in two separate timelines and involves the suicidal Amahiko; Kohta, the lovestruck bully; their teacher Miss Sakaki, whose heavily bandaged face remains a mystery; and many more...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"Una historia deliciosa, sencilla y amable que ilustra la importancia de la diversidad y la importancia de aceptar a los demás tal como son. En un mundo en el que elbullyingentre los jóvenes se está convirtiendo en una verdadera epidemia, los libros de la serie "Wonder" ofrecen una nueva visión refrescante, necesaria y esperanzadora."--Various websites.
329) Accel World: 2
Series
Accel World manga volume 1
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
To negate the threat of Cyan Pile, the mysterious enemy attacking Kuroyukihime, Haruyuki--now the Burst Linker Silver Crow--stands up to fight as her knight. But Kuroyukihime's suspicions about the true identity of her foe are placed squarely on a certain person Haruyuki knows well! Suddenly, Haruyuki is at odds with his princess, and this strain in their relationship sends everything careening off in the absolute worst direction! The inevitable clash...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the three years since the Virgil County High School Massacre, a story has grown up around one of the victims, Sarah McHale, that says she died proclaiming her Christian faith--but Leanne Bauer was there, and knows what happened, and she has a choice: stay silent and let people believe in Sarah's martyrdom, or tell the truth.
331) Accel World: 4
Series
Accel World manga volume 4
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Finally, the Red Storm Princess arc reaches its dramatic climax as Haruyuki is faced with the treacherous illusions of Yellow Radio as well as the overwhelming power of the Chrome Disaster armor! Will Silver Crow, Scarlet Rain, and Cyan Pile be able to overcome this onslaught of cunning and strength?"--Back cover.
333) Moose
Author
Publisher
Conundrum
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Joe is a shy high school student who is relentlessly bullied, and must find comfort in the natural world. Soon however, the story twists into a tale of power and fear complete with visual symbolism and beautiful cartooning. The morally ambiguous ending will keep you thinking long after you close the covers.
334) Sidetracked
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
"Seventh-grader Joseph Friedman is friendless and puny, with ADD to boot. He spends most of his time avoiding the class bully and hiding out in the Resource Room. But the Resource Room teacher encourages (i.e., practically forces) him to join the school cross country team, and he meets Heather, a new student who's tough and athletic and refuses to be pushed around by anybody"--
Author
Series
Squish volume 1
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Squish, a meek amoeba who loves the comic book exploits of his favorite hero, "Super Amoeba," tries to emulate him when his best friend is threatened by a bully.
336) The rumor game
Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
At Foxham Prep, a posh private school for Washington, D.C.'s elite, a rumor gains momentum as it collects followers on social media, pulling three girls into its path--Bryn, who wants to erase all memories of the mistake she made last summer; cheer captain Cora, who desperately wants to believe in her boyfriend's faithfulness; and shy Georgie, newly hot after a summer at fat camp and ready to reinvent herself--but who can stop a dangerous rumor once...
337) Accel World: 1
Series
Accel World manga volume 1
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"No matter how much the times change, bullied kids aren't going anywhere. And fat junior high school student Haruyuki is one of them. But one day, Haruyuki encounters Kuroyukihime, the most beautiful and elegant girl at school, who gives him a mysterious program: "Brain Burst"...and the secret of the "Accelerated World." He may be at the bottom of the food chain at school, but Haruyuki and his destiny begin to "accelerate" with incredible speed in...
Author
Publisher
Boys Town Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Zak has autism, so he sometimes responds to the world around him in unconventional ways. As he describes his point of view, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors and learn valuable lessons about patience, tolerance, and understanding.--Publisher.
Author
Series
Jake Drake series volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fourth-grader Jake Drake relates how he comes to terms with SuperBully Link Baxter, especially after they are assigned to be partners on a class project.
340) Happiness: Volume 5
Series
Happiness (Manga) volume 5
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Life or death. As the body count rises, the horror that has descended upon Makoto Okazaki's life reaches an apex. The forces pursuing him and Nora are relentless, and they will not rest until they've captured their prey. But what fate awaits Makoto at their hands? And even as Yukiko continues her determined search for the truth and discovers the carnage that Yuuki has wrought, she is unprepared for the violent consequences..."-- cover page 4.
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