Recommended for communities looking to bulk up their Christian tween fiction or antibullying resources. But will it be enough to stop Kylie? Though at times verging on didactic, this novel nevertheless probes many of the relevant aspects of bullying and the challenges it creates for kids, parents, and schools. With the help of Lydia, a little person and the adult in charge of the school’s antibullying program, Ginger attempts to counter Kylie’s manipulative behavior with sound guidance. Nancy Rue has written over 100 books for girls, is the editor of the Faithgirlz Bible, and is a popular speaker and radio guest with her expertise in tween and. Kylie’s attacks on Ginger hit close to home, particularly when she starts to spread rumors that Ginger’s mother died in a drunk-driving accident for which Ginger’s dad is responsible. Quiet sixth-grader Ginger, a Lord of the Rings fanatic, is a newcomer to her school and quickly becomes the fixation of mean-girl Kylie. In the second title of her Mean Girl Makeover trilogy-a Christian-scripture-based antibullying series that aims to show the points of view of the bully, victim, and bystander-Rue tackles the victim’s perspective.
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