A fresh and original twist on the common issue of bullying. Kids will relate, while parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (which happens without adult intervention).

Mean Jean was Recess Queen

and nobody said any different.

Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung.

Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked.

Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced.

If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'em

lollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'em

kitz and kajammer 'em.

Until a new kid came to school!

With her irrepressible spirit, the new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp.

Author: Alexis O'Neill
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 02/01/2002
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 11.34h x 9.38w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780439206372

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 55842 / Recess Queen


Award: 2004 North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2004 Virginia Readers Choice Award Winner - Primary
Award: 2005 Golden Sower Award Nominee - Grades K-3
Award: 2007 Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Storybook
Award: Buckaroo Book Award Nominee - Children's
Award: 2006 Nevada Young Readers' Award Nominee - Picture Book