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Holden Harris is an autistic eighteen-year-old who is bullied at school. Ella Reynolds is the head cheerleader who befriends Holden but has problems of her own at home.

"Provides helpful information and strategies for dealing with bullies at school and in social settings"--Provided by publisher.

Together we can take a stand against bullying by speaking up and being kind. Faith, Leo and Lucas become heroes when they gather their friends to Stand Together Against Bullying. Join our MVP Kids by reading these short stories on becoming a hero.

This is a character-driven documentary following five kids and families over the course of a school year. Offering insight into different facets of America's bullying crisis, the stories include two families who have lost children to suicide and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14-year-old daughter, who has been incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus. Documentary provides an intimate and often shocking glimpse into homes, classrooms,...

When an explosion rips through the nearly empty cafeteria of a Reesburgh (Pa.) Elementary School, lunch mother Rose McKenna leads two girls to safety before racing to rescue her own daughter, Melly. But Rose soon learns that she may face both civil and criminal charges for her heroics because one of the girls she saved was seriously injured in the resulting fire that killed three school staff members.

Third grade improves dramatically for a boy after he makes up his mind to win the upcoming yo-yo tournament.

Sometimes the most difficult skills to learn are the basic ones that help us stay healthy and safe. With this new True Book series, readers will discover how to think critically about some of the everyday decisions they will face throughout their lives, from dealing with bullies to choosing a healthy diet.

When his friend Doug is infested with head lice and Mary convinces everyone to stay away, Harry and his other friend Song Lee stand by Doug and declare war on the bugs.

When bullying threatens to destroy a teen's life, painful memories resurface for dedicated high school teacher Laura Reed and pediatrician J. C. Fullerton. With the support of the Sweet Magnolias, they bring the town together to ensure that a promising student's future isn't ruined. And to establish once and for all that bullying has no place in Serenity, South Carolina. Both J.C.'s and Laura's passion for the cause is deeply personal, and their growing...

Circus owner Max Medici enlists former star Holt Farrier and his children to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere, who recruits the Dumbo for his newest entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer,...