| Good Books for Tough Times 5-8 - BULLYING |
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Camille and the SunflowersAuthor Laurence AnholtIllustrator Laurence Anholt Reading age 7+ Interest level 5-8 Review Focusing on a short period in Vincent Van Gogh's life, this story is told through the eyes of Camille, the postmaster's son. His family befriends the artist and Vincent paints their portraits. Not only do we learn about Van Gogh's paintings, but we also get an insight into the position of an ‘outsider' in society. The story covers themes of teasing and bullying by children and adults. A short biography of the artist is included. Publisher Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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Who's a Big Bully Then?Author Michael MorpurgoIllustrator Joanna Carey Reading age 7+ Interest level 7+ Review Although written for 8-12 year-olds who have problems with reading, this is a great story for able 7-8 year-olds to read for themselves. It tells of how a boy beats the school bully in a race - and the bully then wants a fight. The hero devises a clever trick to play on him, but at the end gets quite a surprise himself. An engaging book by a master story-teller, with a twist in the tale. Publisher Barrington Stoke
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Cliffhanger and Buried Alive(published together as Jacqueline Wilson's Biscuit Barrel)Author Jacqueline WilsonIllustrators Nick Sharratt and Sue Heap Reading age 7+ Interest level 7-11 Review This edition brings together two of Jacqueline Wilson's funniest stories for younger children. ‘Cliffhanger' sees Tim and his friend Biscuits reluctantly going on an adventure holiday, where Tim loathes the activities and feels he is failing at everything, but despite this ends up finding friendship and fun. In ‘Buried Alive', Tim and Biscuits go on holiday with Tim's parents to Wales, where all goes well until the arrival of two bullies, Prickle-Head and Pinch-Face. The story uses gentle humour to deal with issues of friendship and bullying (as well as embarrassing parents). Publisher Corgi Yearling
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Bad GirlsAuthor Jacqueline WilsonIllustrator Nick Sharratt Reading age 8+ Interest level 7-11 Review Bitterly unhappy and fed up with being bullied at school, Mandy White is in need of a friend. However, with her spiky orange hair, strappy stilettos and tendency to shoplift, the colourful Tanya isn't exactly what Mandy's parents would have wished for. Bad Girls effortlessly depicts the sort of insecurities and concerns to which many young readers will surely relate. Publisher Corgi Yearling
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