Wayne Central Middle School

Freak
by Marcella Fleischman Pixley

Twelve-year-old Miriam, poetic,smart, and quirky, is considered a freak by the popular girls at her middle school, and she eventually explodes in response to their bullying, revealing an inner strength she did not know she had.

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Gifted
by Beth Evangelista

Arrogant, mentally gifted George Clark has dreaded the eighth-grade class camping trip and its inevitable bullying, but a hurricane and a friend's loyalty make him realize what is important in life.

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Josie's Beau
by Natalie Honeycutt

Josie's summer is busy as she tries to help her friend Beau buy the skateboard of his dreams and they both have trouble from a bullying peer.

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No
by Dr. David Walsh

Why Kids-Of All Ages-Need to Hear it and Ways Parents Can Say It

Odd Girl Out
by Rachel Simmons

The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls

Playing with Fire
by Sally Prue

When he finds a strange weathered stone on the beach, thirteen-year-old Steve decides to pretend that it has mysterious powers that can protect him from bullying and can help him impress the gang he wants to join.

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Queen Bees and Wannabe's
by Rachel Wiseman

Helps parents assist daughters survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends, etc

Real Boys
by William Pollack

About raising boys and the problems they face in today's society

Reviving Ophelia
by M. Pipher

About raising girls and the problems they face in today's society

The Bully
by Paul Langan

Ninth-grader Darrell Mercer and his mother move to the Bluford area in the middle of the school year where, Darrell quickly becomes a target for Tyray Hobbs, the freshman class bully.

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The Monster's Ring
by Bruce Coville

A timid boy, eager to frighten the school bully on Halloween night, acquires a magic ring and the power to change himself into a hideous monster.

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The Present Takers
by Aidan Chambers

Lucy is tormented by class bullies who demand that she bring them gifts

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The Revealers
by Doug Wilhelm

Tired of being bullied and picked on, three seventh-grade outcasts join forces and, using scientific methods and the power of the Internet, begin to create a new atmosphere at Parkland Middle School.

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The Wrecker
by David Skinner
Theo, the boy genius, enlists Michael, the new kid, as his ally in a secret plan to "wreck" the bully of the eighth grade once and for all.

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Cutting
by Steven Levenkron
Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation

Deliberate Self Harm in Adolescence
by Claudine Fox

Women and Self-Harm
by Gerrilyn Smith
Understanding, Coping, and Healing from Self-Mutilation

'Because I Said So': 366 Insightful, Thought-Provoking Reflections on Parenting and Family Life
by John Rosemond

All Grown Up and No Place to Go
by David Elkind

suggests to parents tools they can use to cope with problems of teens today

Anyone Can Have a Happy Child: How to Nurture Emotional Intelligence
by Jacob Azerrad, Ph.D.

Between Parent and Teenager
by Ginott & Haim

Discusses communication and relationships with teens

Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More than IQ
by Daniel Goleman

Ending the Homework Hassle
by John Rosemond

Getting Thru to Kids
by Phillip Mountrose

Problem Solving with Children Ages 6-18

Giving the Love that Heals: A Guide for Parents
by Harville Hendrix and Helen Hunt

How to Have an Intelligent and Creative Conversation with Your Kids
by Jane Healey

How to Raise a Child with High EQ: A Parent's Guide to Emotional Intelligence
by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D.

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and How to Listen so Kids Will Talk
by Farber & Mazlish

A practical guide for communicating with teens

John Rosemond's Six-Point Plan to Raising Happy, Healthy Children
by John Rosemond

Kid Friendly Parenting
by Denise Chapman Weston

Kids Cooperation: How to Stop Yelling, Nagging, and Pleading and Get Kids to Cooperate
by Elizabeth Pantley

Loving is Natural, Parenting is Not: Creating a Value-Centered Family
by Dr. Gil Gockley and Tanya Tihansky Gockley

Non-Violent Communication; a language of compassion
by Marshall Rosenberg

Playful Parenting
by Denise Chapman Weston and Mark S. Weston

Playwise: 365 Fun-Filled Activities for Building Character, Conscience, and Emotional Intelligence in Children
by Denise Chapman Weston and Mark S. Weston

Punishment by Rewards
by Alfie Kohn

Raising a Thinking Child
by Myrna A. Shure

Raising Boys: Why Boys are Different and How to Help Them Become Happy and Well Balanced Men
by Steve Biddulph

Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic
by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

The Explosive Child
by Ross Greene, Ph.D.

The Having of Wonderful Ideas and Other Essays on Teaching and Learning
by Eleanor Duckworth

The Joyful Child
by Peg Jenkins

The Optimistic Child
by Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D

A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience

The Roller Coaster Years
by Charlene C. Giannetti and Margaret Sagarese

Raising Your Child Through the Maddening Yet Magical Middle School Years

The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parenting: Guiding Your Children to Success and Fulfillment
by Deepak Chopra

The Way They Learn
by Cynthia Tobias

The7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
by Sean Covey

Motivational strategies to help teens navigate the teen years

Why Do They Act That Way?
by Dr. David Walsh

A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen

Alabama moon
by Watt Key

Blake is removed from the Alabama forest where he was raised and sent to a boy's home, where, for the first time,he has contact with the outside world and learns about friendship, love, and humanity.

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Fighting Invisible Tigers, A Stress Management Guide for Teens: Coping strategies to assist with stress
by Earl Hipp

Grace's twist
by Melissa J. Morgan

During her second summer at camp, Grace tries to balance her enthusiasm for fun activities with her promise to her parents to read two books.

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Stick Up for Yourself; A Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem: A guide to taking charge and feeling good about yourself
by G. Kaufman, L. Raphael & P. Espeland

The Willing Family
by Dr. Louise Har

Increasing Self-Esteem in Your Children and Yourself