How to Tame a Bully

How to Tame a Bully by Nancy Wilcox Richards, published by Scholastic Canada in 2006, is an early chapter book designed for young readers. With 75 pages, this easy-to-read story follows Lauren as she navigates the challenges of Grade 3, where she encounters Bethany, a new girl who becomes a bully. The narrative addresses the serious issue of bullying while maintaining an upbeat tone, making it accessible for children.
In this engaging tale, Lauren faces various lunchtime and classroom challenges that help her learn how to cope with her adversary. The story reflects relatable experiences such as starting at a new school, making friends, and working on school projects. Accompanied by fresh black-and-white illustrations, How to Tame a Bully also aligns with Canadian curriculum topics, including social studies and health, providing children with essential social skills in a lighthearted manner.
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How will Lauren cope with the new girl in her class who is bullying her? In this easy-to-read early chapter book, Lauren is thrilled to begin Grade 3 in her favourite teacher’s class, and with her best friend. But also in the class is Bethany, a newcomer to the school – and a bully. As Lauren is subjected to a series of lunchtime and classroom challenges, she learns how to deal with her nemesis. Kids will relate to the familiar situations depicted in the story — being at a new school, making new friends, collaborating on a school project, and bullying.
Though the topic of bullying is a serious one, the upbeat text and fresh black-and-white illustrations add humour and lighten the tone of the book. How To Tame a Bully ties into Canadian curriculum (social studies, science, and health and life strands), and teaches children essential social skills.
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