There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom

Author: Louis Sachar

Type or emotional/crisis issue addressed: bullying

Year of Publication: 1987
Publisher and Location: Bullseye Books, New York, NY
# ISBN: 0-394-80572-0
Target Age Level: high school
# of Pages: 195
Quality of Illustrations: no ilustrations

Brief Summary:
Bradley is the oldest kid in the fifth grade. He tells lies, picks fights and has a lot of behavioral problems. No one likes him, except Carla, the new school counselor. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous and she even enjoys his stories. Carla knows that Bradley can change when even Bradley is not so sure.

Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book With Children:
A good example about believing in yourself.

Activity: Class discussion in small groups and reporting the results to the class.
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