Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Loud Mouth George and the Sixth Grade Bully
It's the first day of school and George has run into a new problem, a big sixth grade bully who steals his lunch on the way to school--every day--for a week. Finally, his friend Harriet comes up with a plan to solve the problem. This is another tale in the popular series by Nancy Carlson. It could be the basis of a discussion of bullying with young children.
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