survivingbrick

__Surviving Brick Johnson__ by Laurie Myers ISBN: 0-395-98031-3 c2000 74 pages R.L. 3.5 Points- 1

pp. 2-3 where Alex makes fun of Brick Johnson and Brick sees him
 * Good sections to read aloud:**

Alex is in fifth grade and is scared to death of Brick Johnson, the new kid in school. Alex made fun of Brick at lunch one day and didn’t realize until it was too late that Brick was watching him do it. How can Alex survive? Well, for one thing, karate classes are starting up and his friends encourage him to take lessons. But, that’s not all he needs to survive!
 * Summary:**

YA Fiction--teen issues; schools; brothers; conduct of life; bullies


 * 2003-2004 ICCA Award Nominee**

©Jennifer Lang - WDMS - 2004