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About the Book:
Author: Fenyx Blue
Pub. Date: October 28, 2020
Publisher: Wisdom Works
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 313
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Ebony, Eris, and Emani Robertson have been through so much more than most high school freshmen. When they were younger, they survived a school shooting that killed their friend and left their oldest sister unable to speak. After giving homeschooling a try, they enroll in a promising new academy, hoping for the best.The Robertsons soon discover, however, that their new classmates are anything but kind. A mysterious group of bullies known as the Dimes rules the hallways and spreads fear everywhere they go. All three sisters end up being targets of the gang and have to find a way to defend themselves.The triplets couldn’t be more different, but their loyalty to each other and to their school never fails. Along with diverse group of friends, the Robertsons do everything they can to uncover the identity of the Dimes and restore order to the school.As if their lives weren’t complicated enough, they also get sucked in to a much bigger game—discovering who was responsible for the attack on their old school. Can they bring down the Dimes and bring the murderer to justice, all while trying to make it through ninth grade?
Praise for BATTLE OF THE BULLIES:
“Bullying is a topic that needs to continue to be discussed, and I’m so happy
to see these types of stories being written. This was an interesting mix of
high school drama, bullying, and sisterly relationships.”― She Just
Loves Books
“As someone who dealt with many bullies in school, I was a little nervous about reading this, but knew I needed to. I honestly wish I'd been able to read this book back then. It might be a young adult book, but it has a depth and complexity to it that I wasn't expecting. Bullies, racism, friendship, love, and family populate this story. I highly recommend this to any teens struggling with bullies and to anyone who has dealt with them in the past.” ―Goodreads Review
“Tackling violence in schools is a challenge, but Battle of the Bullies does so
with strong, optimistic characters that embrace life a refuse to take a back
seat in conflict.” ―A Dream Within A Dream
Author Fenyx Blue’s Top 5 Books
5. New Kid by Jerry Craft
This graphic novel tackles some important issues through great storytelling and without preaching. The images truly take the reader on a journey. Black boys deal with many challenges when they are the new kid in a new environment. Battle of The Bullies deals with the female point of view since the Robertson triplets are the new kids at Chicago International Academy.
4. The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
This nonfiction retelling of hitmaker Shonda Rhimes' year when she decided to face her fears reminds me of Eris, Emani, and Ebony. The triplets must decide to fight, flee, or freeze when they face their bullies. Saying yes to following your dreams despite opposition is difficult for adults and teenagers.
3. Falling Up by Shel Silverstein
Incorporating humor and poetry are so important when helping kids to learn to love to read. It has been my mission to infuse these into all four books that I have written so far because I want my reader to smile, think, and be inspired after reading my books.
2. Divergent by Veronica Roth
Set in futuristic Chicago, Roth deals with a separated society that has its own set of rules. Battle of The Bullies is set in a Chicago Academy where the bullies run the school through fear. There is a clear separation between upper and lower classmen. There is a clear rivalry between The Dimes and everyone else.
As a spiritual being, I believe in purpose. I believe I was created as a woman on purpose with purpose. T.D. Jakes points out some powerful women in the bible and highlights what they were able to accomplish. Girls are powerful. Some girls are cruel. Girls can be bullies. Girls can be bullied. In Battle of The Bullies, the female main characters have to decide if they are going to prey on others or allow themselves to be prey. They are tough. They are powerful. They are girls.
About Fenyx Blue:
If author Fenyx Blue actually had a tattoo, it would be a
heart. Ms. Blue has written every book with love. Blue is a teacher, coach,
mentor, and motivational speaker focused on women and youth empowerment. She
has written a young adult novel about bullying entitled Who Failed Johnny?, a
poetry book about purpose named The Blue Ink Movement, and a children's book
about the power of a solid father daughter relationship called Worth the
Weight.
Fenyx believes in service to the community. After being chosen as teacher of the year for her school district, she continued to mentor teenagers and facilitate discussions about controversial topics like drugs, sex, violence, cyberbullying and mental health. She has been a guest poet for several women's retreats and workshops and loves the energy she receives from a live audience.
Throughout her years as an educator and youth ministry leader, Blue created Team Bully-Free Forever, a poetry team for her school, and a mentoring group called D.I.V.A.S to address the needs of young people. She is dedicated to teaching the next generation to follow their dreams and feels it is her mission to equip them for the future. Ms. Fenyx Blue is a proud mother of three beautiful children who inspire her to write each day.
You can follow Ms. Fenyx Blue @FenyxBlueInk on Instagram and Youtube.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will win a $10 Amazon GC, International.
1 winner will win a $10 Starbucks GC, International.
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