"Marlene, Marlene, Queen of Mean" by A.E. Mikesell follows the story of Marlene, a young girl navigating the tumultuous waters of middle school. Known for her sharp tongue and formidable reputation, Marlene becomes the target of a new girl’s determination to tackle her bullying reign. As tensions mount, Marlene's carefully crafted social hierarchy begins to unravel, forcing her to confront the impact of her actions. Amidst friendship, rivalry, and self-discovery, Marlene learns valuable lessons about empathy, kindness, and the true meaning of strength. This engaging coming-of-age tale explores the complexities of adolescence and the power of change. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Random House Books for Young Readers .

Nancy Coffelt is the author/illustrator of the several picture books. She began writing and painting children's books when she started a family of her own. Tricia Tusa has written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books.