MY SECRET BULLY

By Trudy Ludwig. Illustrated by Abigail Marble. A resource for students dealing with girl bullying, or for any child who has experienced relational aggression. When Monica’s friend Katie begins to call her names and humiliate her in front of other kids at school, she feels betrayed and isolated. But with help from her mother, Monica reclaims her confidence from a bully disguised as her friend. Also included are helpful tips, discussion questions, and additional information for children, parents, teachers, and counselors. Grades K–6. 8" x 10". Tricycle Press. 32 pages. ©2004.

"Too few resources are available to families dealing with girl bullying. My Secret Bully provides an important resource to help parents."
—Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out

"This…bibliotherapeutic offering tackles the difficult topic of bullying,…[L]ibraries may want to purchase it because of the scarcity of material on this very important issue."
—School Library Journal

"A must-read for any child who has ever been teased, ignored, or excluded by his/her peers….A very useful resource for addressing social cruelty among children."
—Dr. Kathy Masarie, founder and director of Full Esteem Ahead