My Secret Bully - Hardcover

Ludwig, Trudy

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531 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1883991897 ISBN 13: 9781883991890

Publisher: White Cloud Press, 2003

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A girl confides to her mother that her best friend is treating her badly, and together they figure out what to do about it. Includes a note to parents and teachers, as well as related resources.

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Review:

Review, School Library Journal
"This . . . bibliotherapeutic offering tackles the difficult topic of bullying, . . . [L]ibraries may want to purchase it because of the scarcity of material on this very important issue."

Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out:
"Too few resources are available to families dealing with girl bullying. MY SECRET BULLY provides an important resource to help parents."

Dr. Kathy Masarie, founder and director of FULL ESTEEM AHEAD:
"A must-read for any child who has ever been teased, ignored, or excluded by his/her peers. . . . A very useful resource for addressing social cruelty among children."

Theresa Markowitz, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology:
..".a desperately needed tool to help parents, techers, and other professionals address the growing epidemic of relational aggression (emotional bullying)."

Synopsis:

For ages 5-11. A touching, inspirational story, "My Secret Bully" instantly draws young readers into Monica's world, where she is bullied by a friend and learns how to cope, survive, and thrive. Relational aggression is an act of emotional bullying hidden among tightly knit networks of friends. Instead of using knives and fists to bully others, emotional bullies employ relationships, words and gestures as their weapons of attack. Emotional bullying is often dismissed as a normal rite of passage, but research shows it is as harmful as physical aggression, with devastating, long-term effects. Name-calling, humiliation, exclusion, and manipulation are some bullying tactics Monica's friend Katie employs. Monica learns to face her fears of betrayal and social isolation, and reclaims her power from the bully with the help of a supportive adult -- her mother. Helpful tips, discussion questions, and additional resources are listed in the back of the book, which is a wonderful vehicle for parents, teachers, and counsellors.

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