Bully

by Mandy Crider

In a small town where everyone knows each other's name, Janie Smithton and Lizzy Cole have spent their high school years silently enduring the relentless torment of Tilly Pritchett. Tilly, the self-proclaimed queen of the social hierarchy, targets Janie and Lizzy with cruel whispers, humiliating pranks, and social exclusion, leaving both feeling isolated and powerless. Each day is a battle for survival as they navigate the halls filled with laughter that always seems just out of reach.

Bully is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of friendship, the impact of bullying, and the transformative power of art. As Janie learns to stand tall, she inspires others to rise against their own challenges, proving that the journey toward self-acceptance is just as important as the destination. In a world that often feels dark, Janie discovers that even the smallest acts of courage can spark a chain reaction of change.

313 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2024

Reviews

[Unsolved ☕︎ Mystery · Rating 4 out of 5]

I despise bullies and the harmful effects they inflict on others, whether a person or animal.

They need to have the same done to them, but maybe they have because they have to learn this behavior from somewhere.

Bullying is a cry for help, like "Hey, look at me! Look how cool I can be if I spread false lies about the new girl or beat up the smallest boy? Or how about knocking around a little old lady? Or maybe kicking a kitten will really put me over the coolness factor?"

It doesn't make anyone or anything feel good, even the bully gets nothing out of it.

A bully is a pathetic human being, probably bullied too and wanting to bring others into their miserable existence.

This book really hit hard for me.
A poor girl is driven to suicide from aftereffects from bullies.
This is fiction but the book has real true-life elements.

Hey bully, do the world a favor and make like a tree and get out of here.