Synopses & Reviews
Alex is running for his life. After making fun of the notorious bully Brick Johnson, hes now convinced that Brick is out to get him. There is only one way to survive Brick Johnsontake karate lessons and become a powerful sensei. But after Brick shows up in karate class and treats Alex with respect, Alexs picture of him begins to change. How can Brick be a bully and a nice guy at the same time?
Accompanied by Dan Yaccarinos humorous illustrations, this funny, fast-paced story challenges readers to explore the way we think about peopleand to break down the stereotypes that may prevent us from finding true friendship.
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"Readers will be attracted by the short length and humor...and will receive an important and painless message about the nature of respect and friendship."
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"Myers has a high-spirited effervescence that pumps life ino the well-worn trope of the perceived bully being wrongly feared."
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"witty dialogue and snappy one-liners"
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"Readers will be attracted by the short length and humor...and will receive an important and painless message about the nature of respect and friendship." School Library Journal
"Myers has a high-spirited effervescence that pumps life ino the well-worn trope of the perceived bully being wrongly feared." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"witty dialogue and snappy one-liners" Booklist, ALA
About the Author
Laurie Myers comes from a writing family: both her mother, Betsy Byars, and her sister, Betsy Duffey, write children's books. Laurie's two previous books for Clarion are EARTHQUAKE IN THE THIRD GRADE and GUINEA PIGS DON'T TALK. She lives in Augusta, Georgia.