Barkley Rules is the story of a 6th-grader who tries to stop bullying at his middle school. Teasing is nothing new to someone who has a funny name, but it's especially difficult for Barkley Smeelly. Kids call him "smelly dog" and bark at him, and he has had just about enough. The 11-year-old creates a list of rules for everyone at his school to follow. With the help of his friend, Peter, he eventually narrows it down to just one very important rule. A special opportunity allows him to reveal his rule and his vision of a ...
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Barkley Rules is the story of a 6th-grader who tries to stop bullying at his middle school. Teasing is nothing new to someone who has a funny name, but it's especially difficult for Barkley Smeelly. Kids call him "smelly dog" and bark at him, and he has had just about enough. The 11-year-old creates a list of rules for everyone at his school to follow. With the help of his friend, Peter, he eventually narrows it down to just one very important rule. A special opportunity allows him to reveal his rule and his vision of a bully-free school to the entire student population. In Barkley Rules, information is presented about bullying and how students can take simple steps to fight it. Humor sprinkled throughout the chapter book keeps the story flowing and the reader engaged. A series of questions at the end helps readers discuss their own experiences with bullying and solutions to this pervasive behavior. Dave Webb is a Pennsylvania author and educator. He has published five books for young people.
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