"Sticks and Stones" by Dub E. Pierrette explores the complexities of identity, resilience, and the impact of words. The story follows a young protagonist who grapples with bullying and the emotional scars it leaves behind. As they navigate through school challenges and personal relationships, the power of language—both hurtful and healing—plays a central role. The character embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to confront their fears and embrace their true self. Through poignant moments and heartfelt connections, the narrative highlights the importance of kindness and the strength found in vulnerability. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 21 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Firefly Books Ltd .

Pierrette Dube is the author of more than ten books. She won the Quebec/Wallonie-Bruxelles prize for her book Maman s'est perdue and the Quebec youth book prize for The Little Pig, the Bicycle, and the Moon , originally published as La petite truie, le velo et la lune . She decided she wanted to write books after discovering children's literature with her own kids. She knows that even in everyday life, fantasy and humor are never far away.