The Recess Queen, Alexis, O'Niel, 2002, 20 pages, Poetry and
Free Verse
Theme- Bullying, Problem Resolution
Summary- Mean Jean bullies other kids on the playground during recess. Everyone knows not to play with the equipment until Jean has gone first. One day, a new student arrives, Katie Sue. She is not aware of the rules, and gets in a confrontation with Jean.
Awards
Honors
- Junior
Library Guild Selection 2002
- Los
Angeles Times Children’s Bestsellers List, Spring 2002
- Bulletin
for the Center of Children’s Books, Recommended Book, March 2002
- Oppenheim
Toy Portfolio 2002
- Bank
Street College, Best Books of 2002
- Dr.
Peggy Sharp’s List of the Top 25 Books of 2002
Children’s Choice Awards:
- Maryland
Children’s Book Award, Winner 2004
- Virginia
Young Readers, Winner 2003-2004
Personal Response- This is one of my favorite books. I love the part when Katie Sue stands up for herself even though she is the new girl in school.
Classroom Use- This book could be used in the
beginning of the year to go over playground procedures, and how students should
be teaching each other.
Teacher Notes- This book would be a good book
to read to teach students that student conflict could be solved without the
help of teachers or adults.
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