Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Schoolyard Bully
Kim Zarzour · 1999
71/100
👍 Worth It
Zarzour writes for parents with the clarity and practicality the subject demands, covering both the child being bullied and the psychology of the bully without flinching. The age of the book is its biggest liability now that cyberbullying has transformed the landscape so completely, so treat it as a strong foundation rather than a complete guide. The updated Firefly edition extends its usefulness.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety92
substance72
craft74
originality66
accuracy68
hype78
age-fit80
human-eye70
Penny’s verdict71
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