This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Timothy is staying with his grandparents for the summer and attending a summer day camp. The first morning he heads out but is greeted by two boys, Josh and Zack, who demand his lunch money. When Timothy resists, they push him to the ground. The bullying has begun. Timothy’s grandparents know something’s wrong when he returns after camp. They get Timothy to share his story. The grandparents take action, but, sadly, the bullying escalates. Timothy is encouraged to speak to the camp counsellor and gradually things are rectified. Both the bullies and the bullied learn valuable lessons.
Christopher Gordon’s picture book story, Courage in the Face of Bullying: Timothy’s Lessons in Good Values, is a poignant look at a problem that has existed since the beginning of time: bullying. Timothy’s confrontation with the bullies becomes a frightening journey of self discovery. He’s confused and scared and really doesn’t know how to deal with the situation. Talking to his grandparents is the first step in the right direction and he learns that it’s important to speak up, to have the courage to face his oppressors. The story is told in simple language so the young reader can learn to read along or read by themselves. The colorful illustrations help carry the story forward. At the end of the book are some exercises for the young reader to help them understand bullying, why it’s wrong and why it’s important to have the courage to stand up against bullies. “Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed. Always stand together against bullying.” A powerful message for both young and old because bullying doesn’t just affect young people. There are bullies everywhere, bullies and victims of all ages.
