Books like Never Swipe a Bully's Bear by Katherine Applegate
Roscoe is devastated when his favorite stuffed pig disappears. He quickly suspects the class bully, Wyatt, and sets a plan to trade back the favor by taking Wyatt’s treasured teddy bear. With school hallways and friendly chatter in the background, Roscoe’s scheme escalates into a humorous test of cleverness and friendship. The story follows the journey of two kids learning that revenge can be more complicated than it first seems, while highlighting the importance of empathy and humor in resolving conflict.
First publish date: May 27, 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Katherine Applegate
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