Alley OOPS (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780972922548)

This story relates the painful and embarrassing aftermath of name-calling and bullying from the perspective of the bully. J. J. Jax has been tormenting an overweight boy named Patrick, calling him Pig-Pen and Porky, to the point that Patrick is now afraid to go to school. Learning of his son's behavior, J. J.'s father lectures him to stop bullying Patrick. When that approach fails, Mr. Jax tries another tack and shares an experience he had as a youthful bully and the consequences he recently faced as a result of his actions. Touched by his father's words, J.J. reaches out to Patrick in a school arm-wrestling contest and experiences the "alley oops" moment of empowerment and self-esteem that comes from doing the right thing. Snappy dialogue highlights the harmful, lasting effects of bullying and the importance of finding common ground toward conflict resolution. Believable contemporary illustrations bring the story to life with expressive body language.


Author: Janice Levy
ISBN-10: 0972922547
ISBN-13: 9780972922548
Publisher: Flashlight Press
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2005
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 10.95h x 8.33w x 0.39d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 102073 / Alley OOPS

Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2005 pg. 99
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 280 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed