Surviving Brick Johnson

By Laurie Myers, Dan Yaccarino (Illustrator)

A boy learns karate to face a bully, only to find unexpected respect and friendship.

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74 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Alex is convinced he's in danger after teasing the school bully, Brick Johnson. To protect himself, he joins a karate class, only to find Brick there too, acting surprisingly respectful. As Alex's perception of Brick shifts, he grapples with the complexity of people's true nature. Can a bully also be a friend? This humorous tale challenges stereotypes and explores the unexpected paths to friendship.

From the publisher

Alex is running for his life. After making fun of the notorious bully Brick Johnson, he s now convinced that Brick is out to get him. There is only one way to survive Brick Johnsontake karate lessons and become a powerful sensei. But after Brick shows up in karate class and treats Alex with respect, Alex s picture of him begins to change. How can Brick be a bully and a nice guy at the same time? Accompanied by Dan Yaccarino s humorous illustrations, this funny, fast-paced story challenges readers to explore the way we think about peopleand to break down the stereotypes that may prevent us from finding true friendship. “

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