I Am Jack
I Am Jack (I am Jack #1)
I Am Jack
Cathy Wilcox, Susanne Gervay
Life is good for Jack. He's a great photographer, he wins at handball, and time at home with his family is never boring. But when big George Hamel starts calling Jack "Butt Head," school becomes a little less great. And when everyone starts calling him "Butt Head," it gets outright dangerous.Susanne Gervay's thoughtful story sheds light on the contagious and destructive nature of school bullying, and the power of humor, love, and community to overcome it.

Book Details

Genre: 

  • Fiction
  • Humor
  • Juvenile Fiction

Age Level: 

  • 8 - 12
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A young boy, named Jack, lives with his sister and his mom. Jack has a lot of hobbies from photography to fixing things. His mom is dating Rob and Jack likes him but he thinks that they are doing fine on their own. On top of his problems at home, at school, a bully named George Hamel got everyone to call Jack "Butt Head". Jack can barely get up in the morning. He won't turn to his mom for help because he doesn't want to make her unhappy. When Jack's grades and participation are slipping, he thinks he must find help. Will Jack ever conquer the bully?

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