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Confessions of a Former Bully

Trudy Ludwig

After Katie gets caught teasing a schoolmate, she's told to meet with Mrs. Petrowski, the school counselor, so she can make right her wrong and learn to be a better friend. Bothered at first, it doesn't take long before Katie realizes that bullying has hurt not only the people around her, but her, too. Told from the unusual point of view of the bullier rather than the bullied, "Confessions of a Former Bully" provides kids with real life tools they can use to identify and stop relational aggression.

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Book Details

  • Publisher: Turtleback Books
  • Publish Date: Jul 10th, 2012
  • Pages: 48
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Bound for Schoo - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.80in - 7.70in - 0.40in - 0.65lb
  • EAN: 9780606263825
  • Recommended age: 08-11
  • Categories: Social Themes - BullyingSocial Themes - Emotions & FeelingsSocial Themes - Friendship

About the Author

TRUDY LUDWIG, author of six books for children, has been profiled on national television, radio, and newsprint. An active member of the International Bullying Prevention Association, she is a sought-after speaker who collaborates frequently with organizations like The Ophelia Project, Hands & Words Are Not for Hurting Project, and Putting Family First. Trudy's books have received the Mom's Choice Gold Award, the CCBC Best of the Best of the Year Award, and have been recognized as NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Books for Young People. Trudy lives in Portland, Oregon.
About the Illustrator
BETH ADAMS's illustrations have appeared in commercials, on book covers, and in magazines. She lives in Lakeville, Connecticut.

Praise for this book

Review, Kirkus Reviews, July 1, 2010:
"This fictional cure will resonate with its intended audience."
Review, Book Faerie.com, August 9, 2010:
"This book is written for children ages 7-11, but the life skills are applicable to all. Help your child learn about bullying and how to protect themselves from it by sharing this book with them."
Review," "Booklist, September 1, 2010:
..".many children looking for practical advice on bullying will find this journal more thought-provoking, practical, and readable than many nonfiction books on the subject."
Review, School Library Journal
..".the language and casual writing style are age appropriate...The advice is sound and there are specific examples that will be helpful....Further reading for children and adults, as well as the websites listed at the end of the book, are useful resources."
Review, Publishers Weekly
"Ludwig packs a lot of expertise and teachable moments into these pages."
Review, Children's Book Review
"After five books, Ludwig has become much beloved by kids, parents and teachers. ["Confessions of a Former Bully"] is chock-full of helpful information, charts, 'Quick Facts, ' reflections and revelations. This book will be a sought after resource in both the home and the school library."
Review, Midwest Book Review
"An absolute 'must-have' for elementary, middle school, and public library collections."
Review, The Children's Book Review
""Confessions of a Former Bully" teaches us how to disarm the bully by taking the power and the fun out of bullying. Best of all the reformed bully is not vilified but respected for her courage to change....a sought after resource in both the home and the school"
"This book should be required reading for children and their parents!" --Patti Kelley Criswell, author of" American Girl's Stand Up for Yourself & Your Friends "and" Friends: Making Them & Keeping Them
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