{"product_id":"weird-a-story-about-dealing-with-bullying-in-schools-9781575424378","title":"Weird!: A Story about Dealing with Bullying in Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuisa is repeatedly teased and called \"weird\" by her classmate Sam, even though she is simply being herself--laughing with her friends, answering questions in class, greeting her father in Spanish, and wearing her favorite polka-dot boots. Luisa initially reacts to the bullying by withdrawing and hiding her colorful nature. But with the support of her teachers, parents, classmates, and one special friend named Jayla, she is able to reclaim her color and resist Sam's put-downs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Weird! Series \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThese three books tell the story of an ongoing case of bullying from three third graders' perspectives. Luisa describes being targeted by bullying in \u003ci\u003eWeird! \u003c\/i\u003eJayla shares her experience as a bystander to bullying in \u003ci\u003eDare! \u003c\/i\u003eAnd in \u003ci\u003eTough!, \u003c\/i\u003eSam speaks from the point of view of someone initiating bullying. Kids will easily relate to Luisa, Jayla, and Sam, as each girl has her own unique experience, eventually learning how to face her challenges with the help of friends, peers, and caring adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Bully Free Kids(TM) line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-6481322\"\u003eErin Frankel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Free Spirit Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 9.46w x 0.15d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781575424378\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1575424371\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV039230\"\u003eSocial Themes | Bullying\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV035000\"\u003eSchool \u0026amp; Education\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-JUV\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-JUV039050\"\u003eSocial Themes | Emotions \u0026amp; Feelings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErin Frankel\u003c\/b\u003e loves telling stories of hope and wonder. She is the author of the Weird Series (Free Spirit, 2012), \u003ci\u003eRemembering Barkley\u003c\/i\u003e (Albert Whitman \u0026amp; Company, 2020), \u003ci\u003eA Plate of Hope\u003c\/i\u003e (Random House Studio, 2024), and \u003ci\u003eMary Oliver, Holding on To Wonder\u003c\/i\u003e (Calkins Creek, 2025). Erin has an M.A. in English education and is passionate about teaching and writing. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is represented by Susan Cohen at Writers House Literary Agency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaula Heaphy is a print and pattern designer in the fashion industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe's an explorer of all artistic mediums from glassblowing to shoemaking, but her biggest love is drawing. She jumped at the chance to illustrate her friend Erin's story, having been bullied herself as a child. As the character of Luisa came to life on paper, Paula felt her path in life suddenly shift into focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she hopes to use her creativity to light up the hearts of children for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48110392541421,"sku":"9781575424378","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_c49c91c1-ba72-49d6-ad5c-a5c54f58b377.jpg?v=1747625469","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/weird-a-story-about-dealing-with-bullying-in-schools-9781575424378","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}