"Sticks and Stones" by Donna Shelton follows the journey of a young girl navigating the tumultuous waters of adolescence while grappling with the harsh realities of bullying and self-identity. Set against the backdrop of a small town, the protagonist faces the impact of hurtful words and social dynamics at school. As she struggles to find her voice and assert her self-worth, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, resilience, and the power of kindness. Through heartfelt moments and challenges, the story emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s true self and the strength it takes to rise above negativity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Gravel Road Rural .

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade-12th grade.

There are 106 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Saddleback Educational Publishing, Inc. .

Donna Shelton was born in Chicago and currently resides in Joliet. Donna is the mother of two children, a herd of dogs, a colony of cats, a handful of turtles and two rats. She is addicted to buying books and learning new things. Donna has been writing since she was 11 years old. Her first story was Crystal the Crystal Wing Pegasus. It was never published, but she keeps the original handwritten story near her desk to remind her of when her passion started.