Books like The Bully Book by Eric Kahn Gale
"The Bully Book" follows sixth‑grader Eric Kahn Gale as he alternately documents his feelings in a diary and reads instructions from a bullying manual. Through these entries, Eric sets out to discover why classmates tease and torment him, navigating the challenges of middle‑school life while keeping his struggles secret.
His dual narrative exposes the harsh reality of bullying in an ordinary school setting, offering a candid look at how a young student confronts ridicule, rivalry, and the need for secrecy.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eric Kahn Gale
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