The Bully Book

Author: Eric Kahn Gale https://www.erickahngale.com/
Publisher: Harper Collins
Date of Publication: 2013
Illustrator: n/a
Genre Designation: Fiction
Lexile: HL620L

The Bully Book

Summary:

This book centers around a boy named Eric. As you read the book you may think it is a bullying how to novel. The novel uses the word "the grunt". The grunt is the scapegoat or person that is easy to pick on. The first half of the book is spent describing the things the kids do to bully the grunt. The second half is the grunt fighting back against the bullies. The author states that the book is based on his experiences in 6th grade. The book grabs you from the first journal entry. In between entries there are description of what is meant by the lingo used in the previous journal entry. Fantastic book and should be read by all middle school aged students.

Target Audience:

The book takes place during 6th grade. I think this book would be great for grade 6-12. Everyone can identify with this book in some aspect. We have all seen or been the victim or know a victim of bullying.

Evaluation:

This novel is eye opening and disturbing at times. You almost worry that if a bully read this it would almost give them a how to insight. This book will make you think and it will start discussions for sure. 

Reader Response Activity:

Pick the three journal entries that had an affect on you. Write a paragraph about what that affect was. Did it make you angry, could you relate in some way, or do you think this could happen or has happened.