An Amazon Best Book of the Month Thirteen-year-old Teddy Youngblood is in a coma fighting for his life after an unspecified football injury at training camp. His family and friends flock to his bedside to support his recovery-and to discuss the events leading up to the tragic accident. Was this an inevitable result of playing a violent sport, or was something more sinister happening on the field that day? Told in an innovative, multimedia format combining dialogue, texts, newspaper articles, transcripts, an online forum, and Teddy's inner thoughts, Game Changer explores the joyous thrills and terrifying risks of America's most popular sport.

Many students have been taught to "report all bullying " but they've never been given the tools to prevent it in the first place. In Victimproof, author Tom Thelen shows students how to end bullying from the inside out. The message teaches students how to recognize and respond to bullying, so each of them learns how to "BE THE CHANGE " on their school campus. Using his own life story, Tom shows students how to become Victimproof "You can't control whether or not you get bullied, but you can control whether or not you become a victim." - Tom Thelen STUDENTS DISCOVER HOW TO: Drop the Victim Mindset, Take Responsibility for Life, Break Free From Hurts & Insecurities, Apply Bullyproof Strategies That Work. TABLE OF CONTENTS: MODULE A - THE #1 WAY TO STOP BULLYING: - CH 1: Victimproof - How To Drop The Victim Mindset - CH 2: Bullyproof - Set Boundaries With Bullies - CH 3: Be The Change - From Bystanders to Upstanders MODULE B - ENDING BULLYING FROM THE INSIDE-OUT: - CH 4: Character - Discover The Power of Choices - CH 5: Self-Esteem - Accept Yourself to Become Yourself - CH 6: Self-Discipline - Kick Yourself In The Butt MODULE C - ENDING BULLYING FROM THE OUTSIDE-IN: - CH 7: Honesty - Become a Trustworthy Person - CH 8: Respect - Live a Life of Honor - CH 9: Responsibility - Own Your Life & Choices MODULE D - LEADING THE ANTI-BULLYING REVOLUTION: - CH 10: Purpose - Discover Your Unique Contribution - CH 11: Teamwork - Join a Cause Greater Than Self - CH 12: Leadership - Lead Your Vision to Reality - CH 13: BONUS CHAPTER - Secrets to Success At the end of the book, students sign the VICTIMPROOF PLEDGE and make a personal commitment to drop the victim mindset and stand up to bullying. QUESTION: Does this book contain any political or religious content? ANSWER: Nope. Tom's message includes universal values that we all agree on like Respect, Responsibility, and Self-Esteem. TOM DOES NOT write or speak on the topics of politics, religion, or sexuality. At Character Programs, we believe these topics are best discussed between students and their parents. VIDEO CURRICULUM: Purchase the accompanying DVD Curriculum with 30 video lessons for students. Includes group discussion questions. Watch a free preview at www.Victimproof.com.

When Tyler is teased by the other boys, his good friend, Danae, encourages him to give the boys A Bug and a Wish. When Tyler finds a ladybug and a dandelion seed, he is convinced that this is what Danae means. As his friend helps him learn the true meaning of her advice, Tyler soon discovers the solution to his problem. Karen Scheuer is a wife, mother, and teacher. She lives and works in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and has been married to her high-school sweetheart for 29 years. The author and her husband have a 23-year-old daughter and a 20-year-old son. She enjoys calligraphy, knitting, making jewelry, traveling, reading, and never turns down an offer to dine out. The first-time author encourages her second graders to use A Bug and a Wish in various school situations. "In the years I have been teaching, teasing and bullying have increased. I felt that the 'bug and a wish' concept would make a great children's book for teachers to use in their classrooms." Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/KarenScheuer

Bullies, Beware! This little book is going to have a big impact! In this moral-driven story, Mandee tells big brother Bobby how a bully took all her money. Bobby stresses that she needs adult help, and explains what to do if it happens again. Don't argue; just walk or run away; tell a trusted adult, or call 911. If the adult doesn't believe you, tell another adult until you find someone who understands. There is a quiz at the back of the book that helps the reader remember what to do, and there's a place to write the phone numbers of 'safe grown-ups' to call.

One teenager in a skirt.

One teenager with a lighter.

One moment that changes both of their lives forever.

If it weren’t for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But one afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment. The case garnered international attention, thrusting both teenagers into the spotlight.

Bullying in a Cyber World can be used to supplement your schools anti bullying policy or in conjunction with its core values programme. Bullying in a Cyber World Early Years covers the following aspects of bullying: What is bullying?, Forms of bullying, Cyberbullying, Targets of bullying, Effects of bullying, Who bullies and why?, Dealing with bullying and Preventing bullying. It is also supported by a full colour set of six posters. This title features: supporting teachers pages which contain: focus identifying the main purpose of the activity; background information; an introduction to the activity; questions to promote discussion; answers, as necessary; pupil activity pages which include: a stimulus text; a comprehension activity; an extension activity; front pages which include: information about the aspects of bullying covered; suggestions for promoting a bully safe school environment; sample teacher bullying incident report; sample pupil bullying incident report; anti bullying pledges for the whole class, individual and home; merit certificates and bookmarks to be awarded for demonstration of positive behaviour against bullying; sample pupil internet safety checklist; sample parent internet cyber safety checklist; a list of useful websites and literature resources to promote understanding of and skills for dealing with bullying.

50 years of an iconic classic! The international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie--now with bonus content. This special edition of the groundbreaking novel contains: Never before seen photos and letters from the publisher's archives Original review clippings and media coverage Photos from the author's personal collection A gallery of covers around the world New material from the stars and director of the iconic film--including Francis Ford Coppola, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, and others And much more! Celebrating 50 years of the novel that laid the groundwork for the YA genre, this is the ultimate edition for fans of THE OUTSIDERS. A perfect way to honor this impressive milestone and a must-have for fans of all ages. Ponyboy can count on his brothers. And on his friends. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a goo d time is beating up on "greasers" like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect-until the night someone takes things too far.

"A warmhearted conversation starter of a book." - Kirkus Reviews "Encouraging forgiveness and celebrating strength in numbers, this cheerful book's illustrations include surreal touches and muted colors, easing the audience into their messages." - Foreword Reviews Every day Corey wears an orange cape. Even at bedtime. Even at school. The other children tease him, but Corey doesn't mind. After all, he wears his cape for a reason . . . Billy would rip the cape off every day. And every day, Corey would show up with a new cape. Then, one of the boys found the very noble reason why Corey was wearing a cape. An inspiring book about courage, caring, and the hero inside everyone. For superheroes ages 5 and up.

'It's good that I've found this secret place . . . No one can get to to me up there. It's totally safe.' In real life, Jake is never safe. He lives in constant fear of his mother's violent boyfriend. But in his imaginary tower he can dream up his own father - the stranger who gave him a cuddle and a fluffy duck the day he was born and went away for ever. Jake doesn't believe dreams ever come true. But sometimes they do - in strange and surprising ways. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, Jake's Tower by Elizabeth Laird is a powerful and moving novel that spotlights the issue of domestic abuse.

Ernestine is the kind of kid who gets things done. Smart, clever, and armed with a take-charge personality, she's easily the most responsible member of her family. Her most important task? Helping her absent-minded parents with their job of looking after the kooky residents of the MacGillicuddie House For Elderly and Retired Artists, Both Performing and Otherwise. But there's bigger trouble than leaky pipes brewing inside the walls of the rambling old mansion...and it's Ernestine who uncovers the clues that point in one direction--murder! From the mysterious figure climbing in through the basement window to the suspicious evidence found by the koi pond, there's a dangerous mystery lurking and only one person who can solve it--Ernestine, catastrophe queen!

Bullying is a major misery in many children's lives, and this diary is a moving account of one girl's experience of being bullied. The issues covered in the book can enable both children and teachers to talk about bullying in an open and clear way.

A timely and honest coming-of-age story that explores the complicated relationship between identity, culture, family, and love. Seventeen-year-old Pakistani immigrant, Zara Hossain, has been leading a fairly typical life in Texas since her family moved there for her father's work. While dealing with the Islamophobia that she faces at school, Zara has to lay low, trying not to stir up any trouble and jeopardize their family's dependent visa status while they await their green card approval. But one day her tormentor, star football player Tyler Benson, takes things too far, leaving a threatening note in her locker, and gets suspended. As an act of revenge against her for speaking out, Tyler and his friends vandalize Zara's house with racist graffiti, leading to a violent crime that puts Zara's entire future at risk. Now she must pay the ultimate price and choose between fighting to stay in the only place she's ever called home or losing the life she loves and everyone in it.

In too deadly.In too deep.Samantha and Rachel used to be friends. But then Rachel betrayed Samantha . . . and Samantha decided to make her life a living nightmare.Then one day, Sam and Rachel found themselves in a fightby a lake.Samantha pushed Rachel . . . and watched as Rachel fell back.And back.Into the water. And gone.No way to save her. No way she could be alive.The next day, Rachel shows up to school as if nothing happened.And now she's the one who wants to make her former friend's life a living nightmare . . .

Everyone has something to brag about in EllRay's third-grade class. Corey's on the swim team, Kevin is super tall, Jared's dad has an ATV (with flames ). But what about EllRay? He isn't about to gloat about how his geologist dad collects rocks. Boring Or is it? The crystals in his dad's office are really cool looking. And if EllRay just "borrows" them to show his classmates, he knows they be impressed. He'll be a rock star-literally And his dad will never have to know. It's a fail-safe plan . . . until everything doesn't go according to plan.

The digital world offers a wonderful way to communicate and socialize with others. Yet, it is also rife with the dangers of being victimized emotionally, physically, and financially.
Trusting individuals with autism spectrum disorders, who are oftentimes socially isolated, are especially vulnerable to online predators. Finally, we have a resource to help prepare them for the minefields they may encounter on the Internet.
In this much-needed book, Dr Baker presents three main areas of concern for our kids:
Cyber bullying Online sexual predators Internet scams Through Dr Baker's invaluable advice, kids will learn what to look out for, whom to avoid, and how to protect themselves when they're communicating online.

Most books about bullying tell children how to act without addressing how they feel. But the usual advice to 'ignore it' or 'say something smart' is doomed to fail, as you can't act brave and confident if you feel stressed and helpless inside. Jenny Alexander's approach is to develop readers' psychological defences. Through an entertaining mix of exercises, quizzes and fictional scenarios, she combines common sense with simple cognitive therapy techniques, to build up children's self esteem. Her tone is humorous and upbeat, but always sensitive to the reader's feelings. This new, updated edition takes account of recent technologies such as texting, MSN and bluejacking, which are increasingly abused by bullies.