"The Greatest Power" by Wendelin Van Draanen tells the story of a young boy named Stephen, who is navigating the complexities of life and the challenges of bullying. Through a series of events, he discovers the power of kindness and the importance of standing up for oneself and others. As Stephen learns to harness his inner strength, he realizes that true power lies not in physical force but in compassion and friendship. The narrative highlights themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the impact of positive actions, ultimately conveying the message that kindness can be the greatest power of all. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Gecko And Sticky .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 197 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers .

Wendelin van Draanen has been everything from a forklift driver to high school teacher and now is enjoying life as a full-time writer. The first four books in the Sammy Keyes mystery series have been embraced by critics and readers alike. Stephen Gilpin graduated from the NYC School of Visual Arts where he studied painting and cartooning. He is the illustrator of the Who Shrunk Daniel Funk series and The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy series. Stephen currently lives in Hiawatha, Kansas. Visit him at SGilpin. com.