Bullying Books: Best Novels & Non-Fiction on Bullies | Kids Ages 8-14
The Children’s Book Review
Published: October 22, 2013
Raising Awareness & Offering Guidance Through Literature
The following books offer children great insight into the harmful effects of bullying and the importance of kindness, empathy, compassion, and acceptance. We encourage you to read along with your child, open up discussions and help empower your children to stand up against bullying.
Fiction
Wonder
By R.J. Palacio
Age Range: 8 – 12 years
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (February 14, 2012)
ISBN-13: 978-0375869020
Eleanor & Park
Age Range: 13-17 years
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin; First Edition edition (February 26, 2013)
ISBN-13: 978-1250012579
Confessions of a Former Bully
By Trudy Ludwig, Illustrated by Beth Adams
Age Range: 8 – 12 years
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Dragonfly Books; Reprint edition (July 10, 2012)
ISBN-13: 978-0307931139
Too Cool for This School
Age Range: 10 and up
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers (August 6, 2013)
ISBN-13: 978-0385740708
Thirteen Reasons Why
By Jay Asher
Age Range: 12 and up
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Razorbill; Reprint edition (June 14, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-1595141880
Non-Fiction
Bystander Power: Now with Anti-Bullying Acttion
Age Range: 8 – 13 years
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Original edition (July 27, 2012)
ISBN-13: 978-1575424118
Be Confident in Who You Are
By Annie Fox, Illustrated by Matt Kindt
Age Range: 11 – 14 years
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Book 1 edition (August 15, 2008)
ISBN-13: 978-1575423029
Real Friends vs. the Other Kind
By Annie Fox, Illustrated by Matt Kindt
Age Range: 11 – 14 years
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Book 2 edition (June 5, 2009)
ISBN-13: 978-1575423197
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Susan Burnash
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Have you read author Jacquie Ream’ middle school fiction book titled Bully Dogs? It is a great story with a compelling message about the choices made either by being a bully, hanging out with one, or being the target of one. I highly recommend adding it to your list. Thank you for this list. I found a few I will definitely read!
December 27, 2013Bianca Schulze
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I’m so happy you have found this list useful! I’ll be sure to check out your recommendation.
January 5, 2014Robert Young
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My latest work, Moving Targets, is a bully-themed book for middle-graders. Would you like to review it for possible inclusion in your list?
February 7, 2014