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Describes what is meant by bullying; then goes on to explain why bullies act as they do, how to deal with them, and how to stop being one.

Told from a bystander's perspective, Jayla sees that Luisa has become the class bully's new target, but she doesn't dare stand up to the bully for fear of being bullied.

Relates the real life experiences of people who have been victims of emotional and physical bullying.

Describes different ways that bullies hurt others, physically or emotionally, and how to deal with these actions.

"A discussion of the problems young people face with peer pressure, which can lead to them taking risky behaviors and accepting bullying; contains advice and useful strategies for overcoming peer pressure"--

"A discussion of bullying by groups, what causes bullying, how bullying affects bullies and their targets; contains advice and useful strategies for targets of bullies"--