The Superpower Survival Guide: Navigating Bullies in Middle School A Handbook for Awesome Kids

A practical, empowering guide for middle schoolers to navigate bullies, "frenemies, " and the fear of being alone. Middle school can feel like a new game level with no instructions. It's confusing, the rules are different, and not all the players are fair. For quiet, kind, and creative kids, this new world can feel especially overwhelming. The Unstoppable You: A Middle Schooler's Guide to Navigating Bullies is the instruction manual you've been waiting for.
Written in easy-to-understand, relatable language, this guide empowers young readers to identify and handle bullying-from physical intimidation to the "pretend friend" who uses friendship as a weapon. This book tackles the real reason kids often stay silent: the fear of being alone. It directly addresses the "loneliness trap" and shows readers how to find their true strength. In this guide, you will discover: The Glitch Detector: Simple ways to identify if what's happening is actually bullying.
Your Internal Power-Ups: Tools to build confidence and become "boring" to a bully. The Action Menu: Field-tested words and actions to shut down a bully in the moment. How to Report Safely: Learn the critical difference between "tattling" and "reporting, " and how to assemble your "A-Team" of trusted adults without fear of retaliation. Finding Your Crew: The ultimate "win"-how to use your unique interests to find genuine friends.
The Unstoppable You isn't about changing who you are. It's the essential manual for developing your power, finding your voice, and building a middle school life you deserve.