But when their bullying extends to a Facebook campaign, Lyla knows that she can't continue to stay silent, but what price will she be forced to pay, for doing what is right.?Although I wouldn't describe Bully as one of my favorites, when it comes to Patricia Polacco's work - her best books tend to be about her own family, and almost invariably have me sniffling into the pages as I read - I do think it is an incredibly valuable work, one that explores an important issue from a variety of perspectives, and offers a sensitive depiction of young person being faced with some difficult situations. When her new friends put pressure on her to dump Jamie, she tries to compromise by only spending time with him in secret. Initially making friends with fellow new-comer Jamie, Lyla finds herself suddenly part of the 'in crowd' when she takes a leading role in the academic and sports life of her new school, winning an award for her grades, and gaining a much-coveted spot on the cheer-leading team. Following the story of Lyla, whose family has just moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, and who is anxious to fit in, it sets out a series of events that is as believable as it is sobering.

'A heated and passionate novel, full of feeling and intensity that will appeal to the reader seeking an emotional rush' IndieReader.The ever-prolific Patricia Polacco, who now has fifty-six picture-books to her credit, was inspired to create this latest title after witnessing the dramatic rise of bullying amongst students, over the twenty years she has been visiting schools to talk about her work. I could not put it down!' Aesta's Book Blog 'A wonderfully addictive read that kept my heart racing from start to finish. It touches on the trauma of high school relationships, first loves, and broken hearts, and most importantly, how to be with someone without losing yourself' Helena Hunting, author of The Good Luck Charm 'Penelope creates incredible tension between their characters in this best friends to enemies to lovers romance.

It's time to fight back.įor fans of Abbi Glines and Colleen Hoover comes the next big name in New Adult romance I even went to France for a year, just to avoid him.īut I'm done hiding from him now, and there's no way in hell I'll allow him to ruin another year. His pranks and rumors got worse as time wore on, and I made myself sick trying to stay out of his way. I've been humiliated, shut out, and gossiped about all through high school. Then he turned on me and made it his mission to ruin my life. He would never refer to me by a friendly nickname.

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