The Recess Queen

By Alexis O'Neill Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith

Scholastic Inc | ISBN 9780439206372 Hardcover
32 Pages | 9.39" x 11.32" | Ages 4 to 8

A fresh and original twist on the common issue of bullying.

Mean Jean was Recess Queenand nobody said any different. Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung. Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked. Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced. If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'em lollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'em kitz and kajammer 'em. Until a new kid came to school! With her irrepressible spirit, the new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp.