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In “The Recess Queen” by Alexis O'Neill, Mean Jean is the undisputed bully and playground king of the school recess. The arrival of a new student sparks a challenge to Jean’s dominance, forcing the children and the bully to confront their roles and friendships during their school recess breaks.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Alexis O'Neill
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