Book details
TJ Zaps the New Kid: Stopping a Social Bully (TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper) (Tj Trapper Bully Zapper, 1)
Description
Livvy, the new girl at school, is a bully who ridicules the other children, and it is up to TJ and his guidance counselor father to work out a strategy that will improve her behavior--and save TJ's birthday party. TJ Trapper is just an ordinary fourth grader until the new girl, Livvy Armstrong, joins the class. Then trouble starts! Livvy is a bully. She calls kids names, starts rumors, and tries to talk kids out of going to TJ's birthday party. TJ doesn't know what to do, but he knows he doesn't like being bullied. Once he talks to his dad and Auntie Stella, TJ gets some tips on how to stop a bully. He learns about reporting and being an upstander. Soon, TJ is more than just an ordinary kid--he's TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Age
7-12
Text complexity
developing
Length
80 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Understanding Bullying Dynamics: The book provides insight into the various forms of bullying, including social bullying, and can help readers understand the impact it has on individuals and how it can be addressed.
- Developing Empathy: By reading about TJ's experiences and how he deals with the new kid who is a social bully, readers can develop empathy for those who are bullied and learn the importance of standing up for others.
- Problem-Solving Skills: TJ Zaps the New Kid encourages readers to think critically about problems and to come up with creative solutions, as TJ does with his 'Bully Zapper' strategies, which can be applied to real-life situations.
- Engaging Story for Young Readers: The book is written for a younger audience, making it an engaging and relatable story that can keep children interested while teaching them valuable life lessons about friendship, kindness, and courage.