![]() ![]() ![]() When youre a Buttman, the label 'bully' comes with the territory, and Bernice lives up to her name. ![]() Those who are fans of Gordon Korman’s “Restart” will also enjoy reading about a female bully who finds her way to kindness. 2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Bernice Buttman is tough, crass, and hilarious, and she just might teach you a thing or two about empathy in this debut for fans of The Great Gilly Hopkins. To whom would you recommend this book? Anyone who loves a good hero’s journey will find this delightful. Bernice turns over a new leaf, and we get to see that even those who may not seem to deserve our admiration actually do.Īnything you didn’t like about it? No, although some may find that Bernice’s family is a bit stereotypical or borderline caricature, and references to religion/church life may not be some individual’s cup of tea. Thankfully, with a little love and attention, she begins to see the error of her ways. (Just one of many fun and laughable cheeseball references!) When she gets shipped off to her Aunt (a nun) while her mom unfairly heads to Hollywood, it would seem all bets are off for Bernice the Bully. But in the meantime, she is wearing teachers and students to a nub and feeling like a booger on a cheeseball. Bernice wants one thing, and that is to go to the Hollywood Hills Stunt Camp. What did you like about the book? Bernice is the bully you will find yourself cheering on! Yes, cheering on! As the tagline for the book suggests, “Even a Bully Deserves a Second Chance”. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen – Niki Lenz, Random House, 9781524770440, 2019 ![]()
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