Odd Girl Out

In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to bullying among adolescents, with an emphasis on the aggressive behavior of boys. This book looks at types of bullying behavior that the author found to be more common among girls--subtle and more difficult to spot or control than physical aggression. Ruth Ann Phimister is an earnest and sincere narrator. She draws out the major theme of each chapter and the tone of each of the interviews and clearly communicates Simmons's reactions and conclusions. This book is an important addition to the research on bullying, and this audio presentation makes it easy to follow. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine