My Secret Bully
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

My Secret Bully

Written by Trudy Ludwig · Illustrated by Abigail Marble

Monica faces emotional bullying from a friend and learns to reclaim her power.

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32 pages· 1,106 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Monica's friendship with Katie turns sour as she becomes a target of emotional bullying. Struggling with name-calling and exclusion, Monica feels lost and confused. With her mother's guidance, she embarks on a journey to confront her fears and regain control over her life. Can Monica find the strength to stand up to her bully and mend her broken spirit? This story offers a heartfelt exploration of friendship, resilience, and empowerment, providing valuable insights and resources for children and adults alike.

From the publisher

THE SECRET’S OUT ON BULLYINGHere is the all-too-familiar story of Monica. She and Katie have been friends since kindergarten. Monica loves being around her when she’s nice. But there are times when Katie can be just plain mean. And Monica doesn’t understand why. Monica is a target of relational aggression, emotional bullying among friends who will use name-calling and manipulation to humiliate and exclude. But with a little help from a supportive adult–her mother–Monica learns to cope and thrive by facing her fears and reclaiming power from her bully. Including a foreword by the founder of the The Ophelia Project, as well as helpful tips, discussion questions, and additional resources, My Secret Bully is a vital resource for children, parents, teachers, and counselors.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,106
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD630L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bullyingBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
85142
Publication
Published
February 10, 2015
First published
December 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553509403

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