Way Past Mean
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Way Past Mean

Written by Hallee Adelman · Illustrated by Karen Wall

Part of the Great Big Feelings series

Ruby's quest for popularity spirals into a cycle of cruelty. Can she stop it before it's too late?

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32 pages· ~500L
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Bookroo's summary

Ruby craves acceptance from her friends, Yaz and Keya, more than kindness towards the new girl, Nelly. As she joins in mocking Nelly, Ruby finds herself trapped in a whirlwind of mean behavior. The stakes rise as Ruby's actions threaten to define her. Will she find the courage to break free from this destructive cycle and choose compassion over popularity? Discover Ruby's journey as she navigates the turbulent waters of friendship and self-discovery, where every choice could change everything.

From the publisher

Ruby wants her friends to like her more than she wants to be nice to the new girl at school.Once Ruby starts being mean to the new girl, Nelly, she can’t stop. She likes being part of Yaz and Keya’s group, so she also makes fun of Nelly and hurts her feelings. It’s like Ruby’s on an out-of-control roller coaster, but it’s up to her to stop the ride.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~500L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
April 4, 2024
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807580219

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