The "Terrible" Bullies

Tanya, Jake, and Diamond are excited to begin their freshman year at Bridge Bank High. They are excited to leave past drama behind, that is, until they meet the new bullies. The trio wants to do the right thing to stop bullying, but despite their efforts, feelings are hurt and friendships are tested. Will the friends be able to confront the "terrible" bullies, or will they learn a bigger lesson after all?

"Riyani Patel’s social issues novella for young adults and middle-schoolers, The "Terrible" Bullies, is a motivational look at bullying and how students can get involved with parents, teachers, and principals in dealing with the issue. Patel’s characters learn from each other and discover that often bullies have been themselves bullied in the past. Her story is well-written, and the plot moves quite nicely. Patel’s characters are authentic; their stories resonate, and their attempts to break out of the cycle of bullying are inspiring. The "Terrible" Bullies is most highly recommended." -Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite