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Didn’t Like It “I like the concept of Bullyville; however, I felt that at times it tried to include too many different strands into the story. September 11th, the death of a parent, bullying, death of a child, single parents, etc....Too many heavy topics. However, I read this book to a class of freshman and...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Bart's mother's life is saved because he's home sick from school. "Miracle boy," as the papers call him. Bart Rangely's father is caught in the twin towers and killed on September 11th, 2001 he thinks that life can't get much worse.Because of this tragedy, Bart is offered a scholarship to the Baileywell Academy, a school better known to its students as "Bullyvell" for the bullying that takes place. He is then assigned a
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“A simple read.
Kazia/Ian/Eliza/Paramour (Luke furevr!) To love is to destroy. wrote this review Friday, November 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Not a lot of conversation, more about his feelings and thoughts.
It is kind of split into three parts:
-Father's Death
-Bullied at the School
-Hospital Friend”
“I read the back of the book and after reading the back it seemed to match in some of my catigories of what to read]()[”
D'Angelo M wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“it was good”
nick m wrote this review Tuesday, September 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Bart Rangely's world was turned upside down on 9/11 when his father was killed at the World Trad Center. His mother, who also worked at the WTC had stayed home to care for Bart who was home ill that fateful day.
Bonnie G wrote this review Friday, September 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In an honest attempt to give Bart a good life after this disaster his mother sends him to an elite private boys school, Baileywell Academy.
Like most private schools, Baileywell had it share of students who felt a sense of eintitlement. They felt they had the right to bully others less fortunate and did so with great ease. Bart tries to continue the day-to-day living while enduring the torturous teatment of one bully in particular--Tyro Bergen, who just happened to be the son of Bart's benefactor who was paying Bart's way at Baileywell.
I am not sure how I feel about the ending of this story with me working at a private school myself. I see this type of behavior daily and even though we work dilligently to deter it I'm not sure the ending sends the best message.”“I have read like half of it until my mom took it back to the Library.....Urgh!!!!”
Adrianna B wrote this review Wednesday, August 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“ Reviewed by Rebecca Wells for TeensReadToo.com
TeensReadToo.com wrote this review Wednesday, July 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
When Bart Rangely's absentee father is caught in the North Tower and killed on September 11th, he thinks that life can't get much worse.
Unfortunately, he thinks too soon.
Because of the public nature of his tragedy, Bart is offered a scholarship to the exclusive Baileywell Academy, an institution better known to its students as "Bullywell" for the rampant bullying that takes place behind its expensive doors.
Upon his arrival, Bart is assigned his own personal tormentor, Tyro Bergen, and his life descends into hell. But when he tries to retaliate, and is assigned volunteer work at a hospital for punishment, he finds a friend in an unlikely place, and discovers that sometimes a bully is hiding more from the world than his venom, and that things are not always precisely what they seem.
The idea most compelling to me in BULLYVILLE is the world of the bullied, a world all but invisible to the adults responsible for the safety of its inhabitants. It is easy to imagine the story descending quickly into darkness and remaining there for the duration of the book.
Instead, Francine Prose presents a story that is at its core violence and personal disaster while still maintaining an uplifting tone. Bart Rangely is a funny, charming protagonist who keeps the story light even when dealing with its most serious concepts. I enjoyed Bart's tale immensely, and anyone who has been touched by bullying will identify with his dilemma.”
“Bullyville
Manfred L wrote this review Friday, February 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
by: Francine Prose
Bullyville is about Bart who’s dad just died in 9/11, so then he had to go to the worst school in town. Because he got a full scholarship so he went there. There was bullying and everything.
I recommend this book to everybody who likes a good read. This book is amazing and you should read it. Five star book!”“I like the concept of Bullyville; however, I felt that at times it tried to include too many different strands into the story. September 11th, the death of a parent, bullying, death of a child, single parents, etc....Too many heavy topics. However, I read this book to a class of freshman and most of them enjoyed it quite a bit. ”
Black Belt Reader wrote this review Sunday, February 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Bullyville is the tale of a boy who lost his father on 9/11 and has been forced to go to a prep school. The story was a pleasant one, and a nice read, but it kind of meanders and the focus on the bullying isn't really what the story is about. The school isn't really the focus of the story. There are also characters who are added and dont' really have any kind of purpose. Like the character of Derek, who is one of the fellow students. You wonder if he will become friends with the main character but nothing actually happens. Overall though, a quick and good read.”
WittyreaderLI wrote this review Monday, June 11 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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