{"product_id":"gabe-izzy-gabrielle-ford-9780147509949","title":"Gabe \u0026 Izzy: Standing Up for America's Bullied","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe moving, true story of the young woman dubbed \"The Voice of America's Bullied\"; how her bond with her dog, Izzy, changed her life; and their mission to help break the cycle of bullying.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn middle school, Gabrielle \"Gabe\" Ford developed a degenerative muscle disease, and was harassed by bullies as a result. She did her best to keep her head high, but it wasn't easy. Then Gabe got a dog, Izzy, who developed an uncannily similar disorder. They were invited to appear on Animal Planet to talk about their bond, which in turn led to an invitation to speak at a school. And so began Gabe's career as an anti-bullying advocate. Dubbed \"The Voice of America's Bullied\" by the Huffington Post, Gabe now makes a career of public speaking and has received numerous honors for her hard work. Here is her amazing story--from her lowest days dealing with various challenges, to the unbelievable and immediate bond with Izzy, to her ongoing mission to put an end to bullying, one school at a time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes resources and tips for readers, plus a color insert of photographs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gabrielle Ford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0147509947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780147509949\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Viking Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/13\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.75h x 5.08w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e168098 \/ Gabe \u0026amp; Izzy: Speaking Up for America's Bullied\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2014 pg. 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2014 pg. 80 - Recommended - Readable\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2014 pg. 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2014 pg. 193 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw","brand":"Gabrielle Ford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44761013354751,"sku":"9780147509949","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_606551cb-905d-4919-b650-d26c06595de5.jpg?v=1706680126","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gabe-izzy-gabrielle-ford-9780147509949","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}