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What if it turns out that YOU'RE the bully - and you didn't know it? Things aren't going very well for 13-year-old Luke Mitchell. He's been kicked out of his posh private school, Heyworth Academy; his best friend Jon has just dumped him; and the tough guys at his new school have just picked him as their new target. So what's a guy who used to be on the top of the heap supposed to do? The upside-down world that Luke finds himself in at Carlyle gives him a whole new way of looking at things. Can he recover from losing his school, and his best friend, and find new friends and a way to fit in at Carlyle?
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98 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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Judy Irwin
5 books8 followersJudy Irwin writes books about kids dealing with everyday stuff, like parents and divorce, friendships and bullies, and figuring out how to handle different situations and circumstances.
She lives in Toronto with a dog, a cat, and two hamsters, plus her husband and two children, ages 10 and 13.
Some of her favorite authors are Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Edward Eager and Andrew Clements. Her favorite book of all time is 'Tender Is the Night', by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
She lives in Toronto with a dog, a cat, and two hamsters, plus her husband and two children, ages 10 and 13.
Some of her favorite authors are Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Edward Eager and Andrew Clements. Her favorite book of all time is 'Tender Is the Night', by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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November 28, 2012In We’re Done, a realistic, young adult novel, Judy Irwin explores the issue of bullying from the perspective of an eighth-grade bully. Luke Mitchell seems to have everything: wealthy parents, good looks, athletic talent, and popularity. But when he violates his private school’s three-strikes policy on bullying, he finds himself in the unfamiliar world of public school where his reputation from his former school only hurts his social status. Thrust from the role of Mr. Popularity into the position of outsider, Luke has the opportunity to reflect on his behavior and his friendships. But will he turn over a new leaf at his new school or revert to his old ways?
Irwin shines a light on the complexities of the issue of bullying, how children understand it, and how schools define it. Luke’s perception of his behavior, even though he’s been warned about bullying the past, is that he’s just been funny, that the kids he teased or made fun of liked the attention he bestowed upon them. As the reader learns what some of his prior offenses are, though, the reader can hardly sympathize—how could he honestly think kids liked being the butt of his jokes? And yet we believe him in his assertions that he didn’t realize how his comments and actions were hurtful to others.
In his privileged world where he’s always been given a pass thanks to his good looks and his parents’ money, Luke has never had to consider the feelings of others. The punishments he’s faced for bully in the past did not provide him any lessons in compassion or morality. To their credit, Luke’s parents support his school’s decision to expel him, but they do not have any serious conversations with him about his behavior, nor do they impose any punishment on him themselves. In fact, they seem pretty out of touch. In this way, Irwin helps us understand Luke’s self-centered perspective, making him an interesting, sympathetic character, despite his faults.
In any book for young adults, authors have to make difficult choices about how to represent the speech of teenagers. Writers have to walk a line between realistically reflecting teenaged speech and providing dialogue and narration that challenges young readers to develop better comprehension, writing, and speaking habits. The writing must engage young readers and ring true to them without talking down to them. In We’re Done, Irwin does a fine job crafting an engaging story that will both interest kids and enhance their literacy skills, although at times the dialogue seems a bit too articulate for such young characters.
As a teacher, I can picture We’re Done fitting in nicely to a seventh or eighth grade English class because it offers opportunities for discussion of important issues, especially bully and perceptions of social class. It’s the sort of books kids can both enjoy and learn from. Parents will also enjoy this glimpse into the mind of a good kid who makes some bad choices.
Irwin shines a light on the complexities of the issue of bullying, how children understand it, and how schools define it. Luke’s perception of his behavior, even though he’s been warned about bullying the past, is that he’s just been funny, that the kids he teased or made fun of liked the attention he bestowed upon them. As the reader learns what some of his prior offenses are, though, the reader can hardly sympathize—how could he honestly think kids liked being the butt of his jokes? And yet we believe him in his assertions that he didn’t realize how his comments and actions were hurtful to others.
In his privileged world where he’s always been given a pass thanks to his good looks and his parents’ money, Luke has never had to consider the feelings of others. The punishments he’s faced for bully in the past did not provide him any lessons in compassion or morality. To their credit, Luke’s parents support his school’s decision to expel him, but they do not have any serious conversations with him about his behavior, nor do they impose any punishment on him themselves. In fact, they seem pretty out of touch. In this way, Irwin helps us understand Luke’s self-centered perspective, making him an interesting, sympathetic character, despite his faults.
In any book for young adults, authors have to make difficult choices about how to represent the speech of teenagers. Writers have to walk a line between realistically reflecting teenaged speech and providing dialogue and narration that challenges young readers to develop better comprehension, writing, and speaking habits. The writing must engage young readers and ring true to them without talking down to them. In We’re Done, Irwin does a fine job crafting an engaging story that will both interest kids and enhance their literacy skills, although at times the dialogue seems a bit too articulate for such young characters.
As a teacher, I can picture We’re Done fitting in nicely to a seventh or eighth grade English class because it offers opportunities for discussion of important issues, especially bully and perceptions of social class. It’s the sort of books kids can both enjoy and learn from. Parents will also enjoy this glimpse into the mind of a good kid who makes some bad choices.
October 20, 2012
We're Done is a timely book considering the tragic news stories I see, time and again, of kids killing themselves over bullying.
This book takes a different tack, though, and casts the bully as our hero. It was a bit difficult for me to like Luke at first, and that's a brave thing for an author to do: give us a protagonist we don't care for.
Luke isn't mean on purpose, he just doesn't realize what he's doing is really hurting people. He's got it all: he's popular, cute, smart, captain of the soccer team at a ritzy private school. What he needs is a kick from reality right in his rear. And he gets it.
His "goofing off" gets him expelled from school. Worse, this last incident involved a family member of his best friend, now ex-best friend. He loses everything: school, friends, status. More, his parents are pretty well unavailable. His mother spends most of her life sleeping, and his father travels for work. His sister is a worse bully than he is, and the little we see of her is just horrible.
He's plunged into the foreign world of public school and it's a big awakening. Suddenly he's not the cool kid anymore. He's the one made fun of. He doesn't fit in anywhere, and he can't even play soccer. The one person he knows is someone he hurt the summer before, and she wants nothing to do with him.
Luke doesn't undergo an immediate transformation, for which I am grateful. It takes awhile, and a few virtual slaps to the head, for him to see what he'd done in the past was hurtful. He observes some kids doing the same stuff he used to do to another kid, and it all slowly starts to come clear. The author paints a very realistic picture of school and kids and it's both a little sad and encouraging.
I enjoyed this book. It was a quick, enlightening read with a snappy plot and clean, descriptive writing. My only complaint is that not all the ends were tied up. I really wanted to see Luke take a stand with his sister and her behavior. I'd have like to see at least a little of the problems with his parents cleared up (Luke does confront his dad, though nothing much really changes). Even so, the book does have a satisfying ending with Luke and his growth. And it left me wondering just what came next. I was attached to this kid I hadn't liked at first, and I want to know he succeeds.
This book takes a different tack, though, and casts the bully as our hero. It was a bit difficult for me to like Luke at first, and that's a brave thing for an author to do: give us a protagonist we don't care for.
Luke isn't mean on purpose, he just doesn't realize what he's doing is really hurting people. He's got it all: he's popular, cute, smart, captain of the soccer team at a ritzy private school. What he needs is a kick from reality right in his rear. And he gets it.
His "goofing off" gets him expelled from school. Worse, this last incident involved a family member of his best friend, now ex-best friend. He loses everything: school, friends, status. More, his parents are pretty well unavailable. His mother spends most of her life sleeping, and his father travels for work. His sister is a worse bully than he is, and the little we see of her is just horrible.
He's plunged into the foreign world of public school and it's a big awakening. Suddenly he's not the cool kid anymore. He's the one made fun of. He doesn't fit in anywhere, and he can't even play soccer. The one person he knows is someone he hurt the summer before, and she wants nothing to do with him.
Luke doesn't undergo an immediate transformation, for which I am grateful. It takes awhile, and a few virtual slaps to the head, for him to see what he'd done in the past was hurtful. He observes some kids doing the same stuff he used to do to another kid, and it all slowly starts to come clear. The author paints a very realistic picture of school and kids and it's both a little sad and encouraging.
I enjoyed this book. It was a quick, enlightening read with a snappy plot and clean, descriptive writing. My only complaint is that not all the ends were tied up. I really wanted to see Luke take a stand with his sister and her behavior. I'd have like to see at least a little of the problems with his parents cleared up (Luke does confront his dad, though nothing much really changes). Even so, the book does have a satisfying ending with Luke and his growth. And it left me wondering just what came next. I was attached to this kid I hadn't liked at first, and I want to know he succeeds.
October 6, 2012
Luke Mitchell had everything going for him. Great friends, popular, good looking, athletic and great parents who have sent him to a prestigious private school. But Luke is a bully, though he does not realize this till he is kicked out of Heyworth Academy and sent to a regular public school where he is a nobody. Luke at first thinks that him being kicked out to due the strict policy Heyworth has on no bullying, he was sure that his dad would be able to fix it. His dad, however, is not able to fix it nor does he want to. Luke's dad realized his son needs to grow up and this is one way for him to do this. Luke starts at the new school and finds that he is not so funny anymore and that now he is being picked on because he is of money from Heyworth Academy. Luke finally is able to see the world from the other side. He realizes why people just kind of laughed and shrugged him off when he picked on them, he realizes why he lost his best friend, and he realizes the other people do have feelings and are hurt when they are picked on. Luke finally realizes who he was when he was at Heyworth and who he is now at Carlyle. He realizes the change that he has and needs to make, and through this change he gains better closer friends.
This is a good book about teen bullying. This happens each and every day in schools all around the world. It is a sad truth, and many kids are resorting to extreme means to get out of being bullied, going as far as killing themselves. This book did not go to those extremes, but the pain of bullying could be seem throughout the book. My only problem with this book was the way in which the characters talked to each other, it at times seemed forced and unrealistic of teens today to talk in this way. The rest of the content of the book of very well written but I am not sure the author was able to capture how teens really talk to each other these days and also at times how they really act towards each other. Otherwise it was a very good book and a great book for teens to read about bullying, I believe there should be more about this in the schools to be proactive to help stop the cycle of bullying.
I would like to thank Goodreads and Judy Irwin for my signed copy of this book.
This is a good book about teen bullying. This happens each and every day in schools all around the world. It is a sad truth, and many kids are resorting to extreme means to get out of being bullied, going as far as killing themselves. This book did not go to those extremes, but the pain of bullying could be seem throughout the book. My only problem with this book was the way in which the characters talked to each other, it at times seemed forced and unrealistic of teens today to talk in this way. The rest of the content of the book of very well written but I am not sure the author was able to capture how teens really talk to each other these days and also at times how they really act towards each other. Otherwise it was a very good book and a great book for teens to read about bullying, I believe there should be more about this in the schools to be proactive to help stop the cycle of bullying.
I would like to thank Goodreads and Judy Irwin for my signed copy of this book.
October 23, 2012
Luke is a big fish in the private school he attends. He's captain of the soccer (or as we Brits call, football) team and popular with the girls. He likes having fun by teasing the other students -- what harm can that cause? If they take his jokes the wrong way, they just don't have a sense of humour, right? That doesn't make him a bully, does it? But when his latest 'prank' gets him expelled, and loses him his best friend, Luke is transferred to his local school, where he ends up on the other end of bullying. As he tries to settle at his new school, he begins to see bullying in a new light.
I feel this is more Middle Grade than Young Adult fiction. For someone who's not read much MG before, I enjoyed the story from Luke's perspective: how he initially interprets his teasing as just having a bit of fun, and how his mindset changes when he transfers to a new school. As a former schoolteacher, I can relate to how sometimes children just don't realise that what they say and do in jest can actually be very hurtful, and it just never occurs to them that their actions can be construed as bullying.
Like teenage boys often do, Luke shows little emotion throughout the story, despite being expelled from his old school, losing his best friend, being subjected to the bullies at his new school, living with a mother battling depression, and having a father who's always too busy at work to be around. OK, perhaps Luke seems a little unemotional at times, so the scene with his dad near the end of the book was a welcome change.
While I found this a largely enjoyable read, with believable characters and very real current issues, I felt the story ended rather abruptly, with little resolution apart from Luke finally seeing the error of his ways, and making peace with some of his past victims (An example of a big loose end: Luke's older sister continues to torment fellow students via cyber-bullying). Perhaps it is the author's way of showing that bullying is a persistent problem that cannot be solved in one fell swoop, but I still felt a little unsatisfied by the ending.
If you enjoy MG fiction dealing with real-life social and domestic issues, if you enjoy stories with a strong underlying moral theme, then you may enjoy We're Done.
I feel this is more Middle Grade than Young Adult fiction. For someone who's not read much MG before, I enjoyed the story from Luke's perspective: how he initially interprets his teasing as just having a bit of fun, and how his mindset changes when he transfers to a new school. As a former schoolteacher, I can relate to how sometimes children just don't realise that what they say and do in jest can actually be very hurtful, and it just never occurs to them that their actions can be construed as bullying.
Like teenage boys often do, Luke shows little emotion throughout the story, despite being expelled from his old school, losing his best friend, being subjected to the bullies at his new school, living with a mother battling depression, and having a father who's always too busy at work to be around. OK, perhaps Luke seems a little unemotional at times, so the scene with his dad near the end of the book was a welcome change.
While I found this a largely enjoyable read, with believable characters and very real current issues, I felt the story ended rather abruptly, with little resolution apart from Luke finally seeing the error of his ways, and making peace with some of his past victims (An example of a big loose end: Luke's older sister continues to torment fellow students via cyber-bullying). Perhaps it is the author's way of showing that bullying is a persistent problem that cannot be solved in one fell swoop, but I still felt a little unsatisfied by the ending.
If you enjoy MG fiction dealing with real-life social and domestic issues, if you enjoy stories with a strong underlying moral theme, then you may enjoy We're Done.
October 13, 2012
We're Done is a really quick read. No surprise there since this is a book about young kids for young kids. It's pretty easy to follow and is perfect for teenagers and tweens. The book tackles the subject of bullying very well from the perspective of a bully. Luke, the supposed bully, doesn't realize how his actions and words affect others until he finds himself on the other side of the fence.
The main character Luke comes from a well off family. Not a lot of details go into how well off they are, but you can guess from the fact that Luke and his sister are in a private school and that his mom doesn't work that they are certainly not poor and probably live in a nice house with nice furniture, nice cherry wood kitchen cabinets, and other nice things. However, there are some details that hint at a not-so-perfect family. Luke's dad is always on business trips and his mom seems to be constantly depressed. The book does not explicitly say that these are reasons for Luke's actions, but it shows that Luke's life isn't perfect.
Luke goes to a private school, is used to being a popular guy in school, and loves to "have fun" at the expense of others. He truly does not understand that his jokes hurt others. Unfortunately for him his last "joke" gets him expelled and transferred to a public school where he isn't the big guy on campus anymore. He meets new people--bullies and bullying victims alike--and realizes the gravity of his former actions.
Sometimes we don't realize how much our words and actions hurt other people. This book shows us to be more careful and thoughtful with each other. Although this is a pretty light read and shows consequences of bullying that are far lighter than what we see on the news these days, it doesn't stray from sending its message across. Bullying is a serious issue and we all have to work together to stop it.
I received a review copy for the blog tour in exchange for an honest review.
Blog post here.
The main character Luke comes from a well off family. Not a lot of details go into how well off they are, but you can guess from the fact that Luke and his sister are in a private school and that his mom doesn't work that they are certainly not poor and probably live in a nice house with nice furniture, nice cherry wood kitchen cabinets, and other nice things. However, there are some details that hint at a not-so-perfect family. Luke's dad is always on business trips and his mom seems to be constantly depressed. The book does not explicitly say that these are reasons for Luke's actions, but it shows that Luke's life isn't perfect.
Luke goes to a private school, is used to being a popular guy in school, and loves to "have fun" at the expense of others. He truly does not understand that his jokes hurt others. Unfortunately for him his last "joke" gets him expelled and transferred to a public school where he isn't the big guy on campus anymore. He meets new people--bullies and bullying victims alike--and realizes the gravity of his former actions.
Sometimes we don't realize how much our words and actions hurt other people. This book shows us to be more careful and thoughtful with each other. Although this is a pretty light read and shows consequences of bullying that are far lighter than what we see on the news these days, it doesn't stray from sending its message across. Bullying is a serious issue and we all have to work together to stop it.
I received a review copy for the blog tour in exchange for an honest review.
Blog post here.
April 18, 2014
Luke is 13 years old and goes to a private school. He likes to "joke" with the other students ... but they don't find it so funny. An incident during School Spirit Day is strike three against him according to the school's anti-bullying rules and Luke is kicked out of the school, though he doesn't realize his behaviour was considered bullying. His mother retreats within herself and is no support. His older sister, Monica, and a friend of her are bullying a fellow student via Facebook. He expected his dad, who is out of town often on business, to be able to talk him back into the school and when this doesn't happen, he has to go to what he considers an inferior public school. In addition, his best friend, Jon, who we met in What Did You Say?, had had enough of his "humour" and doesn't want to be his friend anymore. All in all, Luke is not likeable.
As he tries to fit in at the new school, he is picked on and made fun of by some of the kids. Tash, who he met in What Did You Say?, is a fellow student and doesn't give him the warm welcoming he expected because she took offense to something he said over the summer. He's not used to not having his way and learns some humbling lessons in how to get along with his fellow students and how he had treated others in the past.
This is the third book I've read by this author and I enjoyed it. I liked the writing style and thought it flowed well. The subject matter is bullying which is a huge focus right now and this book could be an eye-opener to kids who don't realize they are being bullies. Though it is a YA book, I didn't find the writing or storyline too immature for me. It's a quick read and I'd recommend it for everyone (there's no bad language or mature situations).
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2014/04...
As he tries to fit in at the new school, he is picked on and made fun of by some of the kids. Tash, who he met in What Did You Say?, is a fellow student and doesn't give him the warm welcoming he expected because she took offense to something he said over the summer. He's not used to not having his way and learns some humbling lessons in how to get along with his fellow students and how he had treated others in the past.
This is the third book I've read by this author and I enjoyed it. I liked the writing style and thought it flowed well. The subject matter is bullying which is a huge focus right now and this book could be an eye-opener to kids who don't realize they are being bullies. Though it is a YA book, I didn't find the writing or storyline too immature for me. It's a quick read and I'd recommend it for everyone (there's no bad language or mature situations).
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2014/04...
October 22, 2012
Bullying has become such an issue amongst youths today, and this is a book that addresses this young adult issue in a way that teens and preteens can understand. Yes, this is a book that I believe youth and adults alike should read and discuss. I say this because no matter what has been said about the dangers and intolerance of bullying in schools, it still happens on a regular basis.
Luke is one of those kids that is very likable, but he has a problem. Possibly, it is a problem of which he is not even aware. Sad to say, he is in good company when it comes to bullies in school. I am a teacher, and if you ask students if bullying is a problem, they say it is. But if you ask if they are bullying others, the answer is no. They are just kidding, or the object of their teasing is too sensitive.
This is a very quick read, and it packs a pretty hard punch. Through Luke's eyes, we examine bullying, depression, disconnected parents, facebook, private schools, public schools, loss or friendship, finding your niche, and so much more. And there is no sex nor profanity. How cool is that? I don't usually recommend that everyone reads a book, but I certainly do here! Oh, and just so you know, the book is very realistic--not all loose ends are solved. This only strengthens the message of the book.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensation, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
Luke is one of those kids that is very likable, but he has a problem. Possibly, it is a problem of which he is not even aware. Sad to say, he is in good company when it comes to bullies in school. I am a teacher, and if you ask students if bullying is a problem, they say it is. But if you ask if they are bullying others, the answer is no. They are just kidding, or the object of their teasing is too sensitive.
This is a very quick read, and it packs a pretty hard punch. Through Luke's eyes, we examine bullying, depression, disconnected parents, facebook, private schools, public schools, loss or friendship, finding your niche, and so much more. And there is no sex nor profanity. How cool is that? I don't usually recommend that everyone reads a book, but I certainly do here! Oh, and just so you know, the book is very realistic--not all loose ends are solved. This only strengthens the message of the book.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensation, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
October 25, 2012
Luke is a 13 year old who attends a prestigious private school. He's a great athlete, loved by the girls, and hangs out with his best friend Jon. The problem is, he's kind of a jerk. He says mean things to other kids all the time, but one day he goes too far and gets kicked out of school.
Luke then transfers to a public school, and he quickly learns that while he may think the things he says are funny, other people rarely do. He must learn to think before he speaks, and think about how his words hurt others.
Right from the very beginning of this book I didn't like Luke very much. He was very cocky and rude. I knew he would have a lot to learn if he wanted to change himself. He was outraged at the fact that he had to change schools, but that's exactly what he needed. By making him a fish out of water, he was forced to confront others and really take a look at what he was doing.
The only problem I had was that I felt that Luke's family could have done better by him. I believe the author was trying to make it so that Luke's problems were a result of him acting out because of the absence of parental guidance in his life. But after him getting kicked out of school, he isn't even punished!! Ultimately Luke worked out his problems on his own, so I guess that worked out OK.
I think this makes a great read for middle graders who need to take a look at how they treat others.
Luke then transfers to a public school, and he quickly learns that while he may think the things he says are funny, other people rarely do. He must learn to think before he speaks, and think about how his words hurt others.
Right from the very beginning of this book I didn't like Luke very much. He was very cocky and rude. I knew he would have a lot to learn if he wanted to change himself. He was outraged at the fact that he had to change schools, but that's exactly what he needed. By making him a fish out of water, he was forced to confront others and really take a look at what he was doing.
The only problem I had was that I felt that Luke's family could have done better by him. I believe the author was trying to make it so that Luke's problems were a result of him acting out because of the absence of parental guidance in his life. But after him getting kicked out of school, he isn't even punished!! Ultimately Luke worked out his problems on his own, so I guess that worked out OK.
I think this makes a great read for middle graders who need to take a look at how they treat others.
September 26, 2012
Have you ever been bullied? Been the bully? All of us have come into contact with some form of bullying in our lifetimes. This book has a really important message. And the good thing about this book is that you get to experience it through the eyes of the bully. This book is not "hard or dark". The bullying is rather quite calm, but still gets the point across. Not that any bullying is "calm". I give the message 5 stars!
Now about the book. I ended up liking Luke, after he had his epiphany that bullying is wrong and takes on many different forms. But, I actually liked the secondary characters better. Tash, namely. She just seemed to give this character more depth. This book also brings up Cyber bullying, but never expands on it. Like I said, the message is strong, but the story wasn't for me. I would have liked to have seen more emotion from the characters. Both the bullies and victims. I give the book 2 1/2 stars!
I received this book from the author/publisher/tour company for review.
Now about the book. I ended up liking Luke, after he had his epiphany that bullying is wrong and takes on many different forms. But, I actually liked the secondary characters better. Tash, namely. She just seemed to give this character more depth. This book also brings up Cyber bullying, but never expands on it. Like I said, the message is strong, but the story wasn't for me. I would have liked to have seen more emotion from the characters. Both the bullies and victims. I give the book 2 1/2 stars!
I received this book from the author/publisher/tour company for review.
October 17, 2012
This book is written for the middle school age group and has an important lesson. The good thing about it is that the lesson isn't preachy--Luke sees the issue from the other side, and it's a wake-up call to him.
We're Done is the second book in the series, but the first book does not need to be read to enjoy this one. They are set in the same world with some of the same characters, but can each be read as a standalone.
My only complaint with the book is that issues were left unresolved (the cyberbullying on the part of Luke's sister, the issues with his parents). However, the book is designed as a one-issue book--showing that bullying is wrong, even if it's disguised as "joking"--and is not designed to be a deep look at the issues or Luke's family life. It is, after all, written for the 9-13 year old.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series and am planning on ordering it for our library--we have some patrons who would really enjoy this book.
We're Done is the second book in the series, but the first book does not need to be read to enjoy this one. They are set in the same world with some of the same characters, but can each be read as a standalone.
My only complaint with the book is that issues were left unresolved (the cyberbullying on the part of Luke's sister, the issues with his parents). However, the book is designed as a one-issue book--showing that bullying is wrong, even if it's disguised as "joking"--and is not designed to be a deep look at the issues or Luke's family life. It is, after all, written for the 9-13 year old.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series and am planning on ordering it for our library--we have some patrons who would really enjoy this book.
September 25, 2012
Good book! A great story of a bully changing his ways. I plan on giving this to my kids to read!
January 4, 2013
Great book for tweens and teenagers. It deals with bullying which everyone has at some point experienced.
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