Bullies and Warriors

by Tim Tipene

Going to school is a misery for Sean. Whatever he does to avoid the school bully, Mark Thomas and his mates always catch up with him. Then the students join Warrior Kids, a programme that teaches leadership and self-control. So begins a journey for Mark and Sean that has a predictable outcome for one boy and a surprise for the other. In this short novel for younger readers, Tim Tipene depicts the reality of bullying--and strategies to address it--for children on both sides of the problem.

100 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2012

Reviews

[Aimee Findon]

Easy read for adolescents. Strong messages around bullying and how to navigate this type of behaviour. Another powerful theme is that of friendship and personal growth.