Eric's new friend, Griffin, lies to, steals from, and bullies anyone he doesn't like. Eric doesn't let that bother him too much, though, because Eric himself is innocent; he never picks on anyone. Besides, Griffin is Eric's friend, so he'd never bully Eric, right?
Summary Thirteen-year-old Eric discovers there are consequences to standing by and watching as the bully at his new school hurts people. Although school officials are aware of the problem, Eric may be the one with a solution.
Topics Bullies. Moving homes. Family. Divorce. Friendship. Alcoholism. Theft. Morality.
SRC Level 4.400000
SRC Points 11.000000
Lexile HL600L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2009-09-30
JLG Release Date Dec 2009
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus (Grades 6-8)
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for longer, more layered stories that explore growing independence and changing perspective. Selections include realistic and speculative fiction with increased emotional and narrative complexity, offering stories that look beyond immediate experience and invite readers to engage with broader questions about identity, belonging, and the world around them.