Better Than A Bully: J.J.s Friendships & Secrets in Bloomington, MN

What would you do if you were verbally and physically
bullied
? Keep it a secret? How would you respond if a bully was harassing your friend physically right in front of you? Tell someone?
This
middle-grade
,
graphic-hybrid
fiction-drama
is about Justin (aka J.J.), a multi-talented
middle grader
with low self-confidence in a
multicultural school
environment. Although J.J. is
physically
and
verbally bullied
by an upper-grade student at school, he is adored by his f
riends
- Ace, Annie, Tara, and Lexi. This story, tragic and entertaining, will take a few twists and turns, with secrets eventually revealed.
Watch how Justin's
self-esteem
transforms throughout the story. Learn how his friends, parents, and even his school find a way to reach out to Justin, the
bully
, and the
bystanders i
n a non-threatening manner and create an environment of zero tolerance for bullying.
Readers will not want to miss the first official band rehearsal when the story, for J.J., takes a turn for the best.