I hope you enjoy it when you read it. It's a quick read, but it has really stuck with me.

It definitely has a powerful message and I think the free verse format makes it especially approachable, even for kids who don't really like to read.

Same here. It's hard enough being overweight without people teasing you for it! And kids are especially vulnerable since fitting in is so important to them.

Agreed. There need to be more books like this!

I do think this would be a good one for teachers to read and recommend. I feel like any time we can see into someone's heart and understand where they're coming from a little more, it helps us to be more empathetic and kind.

Isn't the Scott series fun? Lark over at Lark Writes"> recommended it to me and I've really been enjoying it. Glad you are as well.

I'm so sorry to hear that, Pam. I think we understand a little bit better now the psychological toll bullying takes on people. Schools seem to be better now at dealing with it than when I was a kid. Unfortunately, kids are still kids so it happens way too often. It's so tough on those who are bullied, even many years later. Ugh.

Interesting, Kami. I definitely believe that people can change, especially when they make a conscious effort to do so. Also, bullies are usually picking on others because of their own issues. Being a kid IS hard all around and sometimes, unfortunately, kids take out their difficult emotions on other people causing more problems all around. It's a sad cycle.