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sadkitty's review
4.0
This book should be in every school, in every library and should be provided to every child who has learned to read. Normally, bullying in schools isn't all that organised. Sometimes, it's so subtle you don't even understand that what you're facing is also included in bullying. Most people think bullying is beating up or stuff like that. But this book speaks the truth.
Bullying is making fun of people, spreading lies about them, or just putting some stupid labels on them, it's fake praising people and laughing at them when they become giddy thinking they're actually being praised.
This subtle bullying is so normal kids don't even realize it's happening. They think it's normal kids stuff to make fun of each other. But they don't realize that it's not okay.
When they grow up the labels become their life. And now I realise I'm ranting but this book makes it easy to realize what bullying means in grade school level. And this book should be more famous, and every kid should read it while they're in school to realize what they might be facing is actual bullying. NOW, talking of the book, it's an interesting read and isn't too long. The language is easy and makes you want to turn the page as quickly as possible.
Just to say it again, every kid should be reading this book.
Bullying is making fun of people, spreading lies about them, or just putting some stupid labels on them, it's fake praising people and laughing at them when they become giddy thinking they're actually being praised.
This subtle bullying is so normal kids don't even realize it's happening. They think it's normal kids stuff to make fun of each other. But they don't realize that it's not okay.
When they grow up the labels become their life. And now I realise I'm ranting but this book makes it easy to realize what bullying means in grade school level. And this book should be more famous, and every kid should read it while they're in school to realize what they might be facing is actual bullying. NOW, talking of the book, it's an interesting read and isn't too long. The language is easy and makes you want to turn the page as quickly as possible.
Just to say it again, every kid should be reading this book.
mehsi's review against another edition
2.0
This book was interesting, but also quite depressing. I also skipped through the bully pages, they just made me feel sick. :\
I really hated the attitude of the teachers in the school. Never did they once help Eric, no as soon as something happens they believe the bullies. It is sad, but I know this also happens in real life. Teachers just turning a blind eye.
I do however started to like and cheer for Eric. And I am really glad that in the end he was able to stand up and do something. Though the ending wasn't really that great. I felt it was just the easy way out.
Also the principal? Seriously?
I really hated the attitude of the teachers in the school. Never did they once help Eric, no as soon as something happens they believe the bullies. It is sad, but I know this also happens in real life. Teachers just turning a blind eye.
I do however started to like and cheer for Eric. And I am really glad that in the end he was able to stand up and do something. Though the ending wasn't really that great. I felt it was just the easy way out.
Also the principal? Seriously?
Spoiler
You made that book, the book that destroys lives, and you just do nothing? You don't know about the locker changes? Really sad that the principal, the author of the book, can just be a principal. I am sorry to say, but since he has no regrets or anything, I don't think he is a good principal.charms1976's review
3.0
Have you ever wondered why someone gets chosen to be picked on in school? What is going on through the minds of the bully and the one being picked on? While this may not be what actually goes on and it may not be the way one is chosen to be picked on, it does give you a greater understanding on why it can happen.
I used to be picked on all through school. Now that I am older and have children of my own, I constantly worry about them being bullied. As a parent you want to protect your child. As a child you just want to be accepted and have friends. What do you do when those so called friends turn on you and decide to target you as their next scapegoat? The Bully Book gives you an inside perspective of both the child being chosen as the target and the child that is doing the actual bullying.
While the over all tone of this book focuses on the horrible act of bullying within the schools, it does have some lighthearted moments as well. As a tween book, it still kept this adult reader interested and compelled to finish the story. I needed to know what would happen and the outcome.
This is a great read for younger readers no matter if you are boy or girl. It can be shocking, enduring and eye opening. While the adult might be as interested in it, I could see the younger generation reading it.
I used to be picked on all through school. Now that I am older and have children of my own, I constantly worry about them being bullied. As a parent you want to protect your child. As a child you just want to be accepted and have friends. What do you do when those so called friends turn on you and decide to target you as their next scapegoat? The Bully Book gives you an inside perspective of both the child being chosen as the target and the child that is doing the actual bullying.
While the over all tone of this book focuses on the horrible act of bullying within the schools, it does have some lighthearted moments as well. As a tween book, it still kept this adult reader interested and compelled to finish the story. I needed to know what would happen and the outcome.
This is a great read for younger readers no matter if you are boy or girl. It can be shocking, enduring and eye opening. While the adult might be as interested in it, I could see the younger generation reading it.
mercbubble42's review
4.0
It's by people from Starkid Productions, so naturally I'm loving it so far :-D.
kice7788's review
5.0
Even though this is a younger kids book it was so amazingly good!! Every kid growing up should read this and I know I will be buying my own copy for my kids to read it one day! Its never nice to bully someone so just don't do it! this book truly teaches those morals and helps kids see things in their eyes.
librariandest's review
3.0
An instruction book for bullying mixed with the journal of the kid who is bullied. I've heard this described as "chilling" a lot and it's true.
trisha_thomas's review
3.0
Let me tell you about something called The Social Order. You can't see it, smell it, or touch it, but it's everywhere and it controls everything. It says who's cool, who's lame, and who's not worth talking to.
What is it saying about you? Look around your class. Where do you fit in?
This was a great book about bullying. It is a story of a bully "guide" book and a journal style by another boy named Eric.
although the day to day awful struggles are powerful, by far the last chapter is the strongest I've read in a while. and it made me want to stand and clap at his author.
My only frustration was the use of the phrase "you're gay" or "he's gay"
I'm glad Eric FINALLY screamed at them about it - to stop! And I love this author's stance on it - that there is NOTHING wrong with being gay! And calling someone gay, whether they are or aren't, isn't an insult!
What is it saying about you? Look around your class. Where do you fit in?
This was a great book about bullying. It is a story of a bully "guide" book and a journal style by another boy named Eric.
although the day to day awful struggles are powerful, by far the last chapter is the strongest I've read in a while. and it made me want to stand and clap at his author.
My only frustration was the use of the phrase "you're gay" or "he's gay"
I'm glad Eric FINALLY screamed at them about it - to stop! And I love this author's stance on it - that there is NOTHING wrong with being gay! And calling someone gay, whether they are or aren't, isn't an insult!
amysutton's review
4.0
This book really resonated with me in ways I wasn't really expecting.
The Bully Book is written based on the author's own experience with bullying in school, and I think that's what makes this book so relevant and personal. It's one of the most realistic portrayals of bullying that I've seen, and it shows the real side of bullying: not physical punches or obvious taunts, but also ostracism and exclusion used as a tool to hurt others.
The format of the book was very cool, too. There are two different manuscripts that alternate. One is The Book that the bullies use each year to pick and hurt others, and the other is Eric Haskins's journal entries about his experience being "the Grunt". The book takes on a mysterious turn as Eric finds out about The Book and goes in search of information in an attempt to free himself of being the target.
It was fast paced and exciting, and I think that the message is perfect for kids. Since The Book actually gives very good advice about how to be manipulative and hurtful, I was uncertain of the appropriateness for kids. However, the book does a good job of showing the full story and making you connect with Eric. By the end, the book gives just as much advice and inspiration for kids to learn to define themselves and reach out for help. I think it would be great for classroom use.
Overall, it was a great book. I've known of Eric Kahn Gale through his connections to Team Starkid, and so it was great to read something he has created independently.
The Bully Book is written based on the author's own experience with bullying in school, and I think that's what makes this book so relevant and personal. It's one of the most realistic portrayals of bullying that I've seen, and it shows the real side of bullying: not physical punches or obvious taunts, but also ostracism and exclusion used as a tool to hurt others.
The format of the book was very cool, too. There are two different manuscripts that alternate. One is The Book that the bullies use each year to pick and hurt others, and the other is Eric Haskins's journal entries about his experience being "the Grunt". The book takes on a mysterious turn as Eric finds out about The Book and goes in search of information in an attempt to free himself of being the target.
It was fast paced and exciting, and I think that the message is perfect for kids. Since The Book actually gives very good advice about how to be manipulative and hurtful, I was uncertain of the appropriateness for kids. However, the book does a good job of showing the full story and making you connect with Eric. By the end, the book gives just as much advice and inspiration for kids to learn to define themselves and reach out for help. I think it would be great for classroom use.
Overall, it was a great book. I've known of Eric Kahn Gale through his connections to Team Starkid, and so it was great to read something he has created independently.
alyssasperduti's review
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
1umbrella1's review
4.0
I read the ebook, and the grammar and spelling mistakes were a little annoying. I really liked the way is was written, and it was a cute story.