The Recess Queen
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Recess Queen

Written by Alexis O'Neill · Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith

A new student challenges the school's recess queen.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,956 ratings
32 pages· 555 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD550L
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Bookroo's summary

Mean Jean rules the playground with an iron fist, dictating every swing and kick. But when a spirited new girl arrives, she doesn't back down. Instead, she offers friendship, turning the playground hierarchy on its head. Can kindness really conquer the Recess Queen? Discover how one brave act can change everything in this lively tale of unexpected alliances and conflict resolution.

From the publisher

A fresh & original twist on the common issue of bullying. Kids will relate, & parents & teachers will appreciate the story’s deft handling of conflict resolution (which happens w/o adult intervention)

Mean Jean was Recess Queen

and nobody said any different.

Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung.

Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked.

Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced.

If kids ever crossed her, she’d push ‘em and smoosh ‘em

lollapaloosh ‘em, hammer ‘em, slammer ‘em

kitz and kajammer ‘em.

Until a new kid came to school!

With her irrepressible spirit, the new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
555
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
55842
Publication
Published
February 1, 2002
First published
January 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439206372

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