Similarly -- thanks for the movie titles-- but I am seeking addition
books to create a list of collaborative reads to connect with Carol
Gorman's Games: A Tale of Two Bullies -- The publisher
(HarperCollins) describes the book as "Mick Sullivan likes reading
thrillers, daydreaming about Tabitha Slater, and teasing his
archenemy, Boot Quinn.
Boot Quinn likes playing his guitar, daydreaming about Tabitha
Slater, and punching his adversary, Mick Sullivan.
The two eighth graders are rivals in every way, and with two fights
in the first week of school, they've set the stage for a yearlong
showdown. That is, until a new principal arrives on the scene and
forces Mick and Boot to spend an hour and a half each day playing
games together. Two enemies, one small room, and no adult
supervision--battle lines are bound to be crossed.
As the wins and losses are tallied, the boys find themselves fighting
for their classmates' attention, a cute girl's affection, and their
own fathers' respect.
But how far are they willing to go to win? And who are they really fighting?
There's only one way to find out.
Game on."
I particularly like the book as it is told in two voices : Mick and
Boot who each pick up the story in alternating chapters. And for its
clever way of showing us that even bullies have a "reason" (not an
excuse) but a reason for the way they act.
So if any of you have a great book I could pair with this solid
middle grade/middle school title please send a citation along to me.
Sharron
At 9:03 AM -0500 09/10/07, Barbara Uhlman wrote:
>Another thought. Our 8th grade teachers are using a UnitedStreaming
>video, if you have access to UnitedStreaming. The name of it is Welcome
>back Devon. Good luck.
>
>>>> Toby Zabinski <toby_zabinski@YAHOO.COM> 9/9/2007 7:47 am >>>
>Here are some great suggestions for movies dealing with bullying!
>Thanks for these wonderful suggestions!
>
> Toby
>
> How about Odd Girl Out. It's based on a non-fiction book by Rachel
>Simmons but it's a dramatic version of the book. The Lifetime movie is
>on DVD with the girl from Spy Kids (Alexa Vega). Based on the book by
>Rachel Simmons, it's a great story about dealing with the pressures of
>high school, cyberbulling and verbal abuse
>
> 3 films come to mind. The first is Angus, which is based on Chris
>Crutcher's short story. Here's more info on that:
>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112368/
> The other is called Bully; it's more adult but really good.
>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242193/
> And if you want to go real young and basic, there's The Ant Bully,
>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429589/
>
> Invisible Shadow by Roz Monette deals with bullying. It's a book, not
>a video.
>
>
>Bang, Bang You're Dead is a movie I never heard of, so I'm guessing
>it's an indie. It really gets inside what the bullied feel. Just a bit
>"oh sure!" at the end when the bullies are suddenly realizing the error
>of their ways--but the powerhouse performance by Ben Foster makes up for
>that. I just want to agree with Bang, Bang You're Dead.
>
> I really loved this
>
>movie -- and it focuses on the potential for
>
> school violence.
>
>
> The oldie School Ties (??) Brenden Frasier as the only Jew in a high
>society New England school on football scholarship in the 50's works
>pretty well too. Early performances by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck when
>they were just pups.
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