Book details
Beware! There's A Bully In Room 203!
Description
At the beginning of Beware! There's a Bully in Room 203!, Bartholomew Jones seems like your typical 7-year-old. However, the children in Ms. Peacock's 2nd grade class call him Bart the Bully. The book paints a vivid description of Bart wreaking havoc at school. Bart fights with boys, teases little girls and makes them cry, throws food in the cafeteria, and is disrespectful to adults. Does Bart ever listen when anyone tries to talk to him about his bad behavior? No, he does not listen to his teacher, his parents, or even the principal, Mrs. Crocodill. By the end of the story, there is a turning point in which Bart may listen to two people. Could it be possible that he does not want to be called "Bart the Bully" anymore? The ending is not tied up nice and neat in a bow, but is left open-ended. However, Room 203 at Green Meadows Elementary School may become a No Bully Zone after all.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Raises Awareness: Reading this book can help raise awareness about the issue of bullying in schools, which is an important step towards addressing and preventing it.
- Educational Value: The book may offer insights into the psychology of bullying, helping readers understand why it happens and how it affects individuals, which is valuable information for students, educators, and parents alike.
- Empowerment: For victims of bullying, the book could provide strategies for coping with and confronting bullies, as well as ways to seek help from peers and adults.
- Promotes Empathy: By presenting the perspective of someone who is bullied, the book encourages empathy in readers, which can lead to a more inclusive and supportive school environment.