"My Secret Bully" by Trudy Ludwig tells the story of a young girl named Monica who faces the emotional turmoil of bullying from her supposed best friend, Katie. While Katie outwardly appears friendly, she engages in subtle, hurtful behaviors that leave Monica feeling isolated and confused. Through relatable experiences, the book explores themes of friendship, self-esteem, and the impact of bullying. It encourages young readers to recognize the signs of emotional bullying and empowers them to find their voice, fostering resilience and understanding while promoting the importance of supportive relationships. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by Random House USA Inc .

Trudy Ludwig is the author of many books for children, including My Secret Bully and Confessions of a Former Bully. She has been profiled on national television, radio, and in newsprint, and her books have received the Mom's Choice Gold Award and the CCBC's "Best of the Best" award, among others. She lives in Portland, OR. Craig Orback has a B. F. A. in illustration and is a freelance illustrator. His work includes Keeping the Promise: A Torah's Journey, Paul Bunyan, and other award-winning children's books. Based in Seattle, he also teaches children's book illustration at several colleges.