Book Reviews
“Taking the Bully by the Horns”
Editorial Reviews by Publications, Educators, and Students
Quote: “Bullying is a widespread problem that has serious ramifications on the ability of students to progress academically and to grow emotionally and socially. Every school should have a copy of Kathy Noll’s book, Taking the Bully by the Horns, to ensure successful prevention.” — J.P. Superintendent
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Guidance Counselor
“Your book will enable me to do something that just might save a child’s life, and for that, I thank you.”
School Principal
“Your book should be taught as a class in all schools!”
PTA President
“Taking the Bully by the Horns is extremely well-written, detailed and helpful.”
Angela Fubler – Educator & Child Advocate
Teachers Net
Researched with support from child psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Jay Carter, Kathy Noll’s book looks at the causes and cures for the bullying problem that plagues our school population.
Teacher; Children’s Television Workshop
As a former teacher who recognized and struggled with the effects of bullying in the classroom, I saw firsthand that there is most definitely a need for “Taking The Bully By The Horns.” Teachers can use the lessons learned in it to maintain safe environments in their classrooms. The bullying examples in each chapter can easily be used in classroom role play, and teachers can use the information to teach and model specific appropriate behaviors.
Main Street Mom
Got Kids? This is a book to have on your shelves. I love the overall language and voice of this book. It is done intelligently and with respect to where kids are in their lives today. The layout is smart; it makes logical sense, in terms of how the bully process starts, proceeds, and ends. “Taking the Bully by the Horns” could potentially restore the confidence of many children and arm others sufficiently to prevent trouble all by themselves. I recommend this one!
Ginny’s Educational WebPages
Take time to read “Taking the Bully by the Horns.” It will give you an insight to bullies, victims, and reactions. It is written for ease in understanding the why’s and how’s of bullying, that people who are bullied don’t have to be “victims,” and actions–not reactions–can be taken to improve situations. This book can be an effective tool against bullying and at the same time provide an insight at to why young people turn to bullying.
Bookends
Very important and perceptive book. This book should find a useful place in any school counselor’s office or school library.
Cyber Kids
This book contains very good advice and teaches you how to recognize different types of bullies and games they play.
Intellectual Capital – “When Father Doesn’t Know Best”
Kathy Noll addresses a particular question that emerged from the Columbine High School shooting in her book, “Taking the Bully by the Horns” — physical and emotional bullying. She says parents need to ponder that issue because more teens are acting on their aggressions and frustrations with guns.
The Family Corner
Noll does a wonderful job bolstering the self-respect of the victims. Children will certainly learn a lot from her.
Reading Times
Follow her hints and suggestions, and you will gain the power to eliminate the difficult bully worries in your life!
Connect for Kids
GEMS
I believe in the saying, “Knowledge is power.” The information provided in this book will allow the reader to have a greater understanding of the bully cycle, thus providing a foundation for action.
Parent Soup
This original & inspiring style of writing, and her ability to talk with young people on their level, landed Kathy Noll the job of writing this children’s version of Dr. Jay Carter’s best-selling book, “Nasty People.”
Embracing the Child
Bullying is an epidemic. It did not begin with Littleton and will not end there. This is a serious issue depriving children of self-esteem, and in some cases, leading to violent crimes. I recommend you read “Taking the Bully by the Horns.”
Teen Center
I liked this book because it explains the “Bully Cycle:” When somebody gets bullied, after a while he tries to act tough and then even *he* begins to bully others when he is feeling very small inside and lacks respect for himself.
Healthy Place
Kathy Noll discusses what you can do to help children deal with bullies and also how to prevent them from becoming bullies.
Cyber Parent
Noll looks at bullies from both the stand point of the bully and the bullied. She discusses the “bully games” and how a bully becomes one. She also discusses the victim and gives concrete suggestions and help for dealing with the bully.
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From Students:
From a Reformed Bully:
“Your book made me realize that how I was acting was hurting others. You helped me to stop – THANKS!”
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Full Review from the Children’s Television Workshop:
Taking the Bully by the Horns — reviewed by Laura Gallagher
Break out of the Bully Cycle!
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