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Scholastic Press, 2002-01-02

Recess Queen

Recess Queen

Alexis O'Neill, Author

Laura Huliska-Beith, Illustrator

Hardcover

9780439206372

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In this sassy playground romp the irrepressible new kid dethrones the reigning recess bully by doing the unthinkable--she invites her to be her friend! Not only will kids relate to the all-too-common issue of bullying, but parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (achieved without adult intervention). Full-color illustrations.
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Keywords and Themes: Friendship • JUV039060 • Juvenile Fiction • Social Themes

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Bullying • Recesses • Schools • Bullies

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship

A fresh and original twist on the common issue of bullying. Kids will relate, while parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (which happens without adult intervention).

Mean Jean was Recess Queen

and nobody said any different.

Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung.

Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked.

Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced.

If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'em

lollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'em

kitz and kajammer 'em.

Until a new kid came to school!

With her irrepressible spirit, the new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp.

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