[LM_NET] BOOK: Bullyville by Prose

[Frederick Muller <mullinator52@GMAIL.COM>]

Prose, Francine. Bullyville. HarperCollins, 2007 [978-0-06-057497-0]
Although they work in the same office, Bart's parents are separated in their
marriage.  One day Bart is sick so his mom stays home from work.  That day
is 9-11 and his dad dies in attack on the World Trade Center.  Not only do
Bart and his mom have to deal with the death of his father, they also have
to deal with that his parents had separated.  A local, exclusive private
school offers a scholarship for Bart to attend.  Around town the kids know
Baileywell School as Bullyville.  Bart does'nt want to go but
his mom thinks it is a great opportunity.  Sure enough Bart gets secretly
bullied.  How much can Bart take?   If he acts out against the Bully, who
will the school punish?  When Bart volunteers at a hospital he gets very
friendly with a young girl.  Who is this girl?  I had thought this 260 page
novel would be a simple story of bullying but it is so much more.  This is a
wonderfully written, multi-dimensional novel.
-- 
Frederick Muller, Librarian
Halsted Middle School Library
Newton, NJ
mullinator52@gmail.com
My book reviews are compiled at http://www.mullersreviews.com
My book review blog is at http://MullerInTheMiddle.blogspot.com

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