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The novel ends with some twists that reaffirm Tod's Robin Hood status and the real "bad guys" finally get caught. Besides doing what he needs to do to fend for himself, Tod looks out for Bernie, whose life is even messier than his own and does another good deed by providing the costumes for the school play. Scrawl by Mark Shulman (2012, Trade Paperback). The four of them were involved in some sort of trouble that Tod eventually reveals. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Scrawl by Mark Shulman. He slowly reveals the details of his dismal home life and his friendships with his "gang:" Bernie, Rex, and Rob.
As we read the first line in the novel, we read the first journal. Before you raise your eyebrows, or close the blog, let me prove how a book marketed to tweens and teens has a few lessons for all of us to learn. My first recommendation is Scrawl by Mark Shulman. He's a "bad kid" who loathes everything about the establishment of school and has quite the humorous way of describing his dislikes to his reader (whose terse voice in her occasional responses to his writing contrasts the detail in his writing).Īs Tod continues to write, it becomes clear that he isn't such a bad kid he's more of a Robin Hood figure, taking lunch money from the nerds to cushion his own desperate existence. Books can be a great way to learn some lessons while relaxing. Even though his first few entries jump from topic to topic, I was immediately drawn in by Tod's voice. The story is true to life, funny, and shows that people who are seen as troublemakers can change. It lets the readers inside the mind of a bully and see the reasoning for his actions. “This is a different take on the bully story. This book will engage a wide audience, but it will appeal most strongly to junior high school boys, particularly those who may be bored by schoolwork or have trouble finding books that interest them.” - Children's Literature Tod's backstory is seamlessly woven into his narrative. Shulman captures the viewpoint of a believable eighth grader, while conveying Tod's maturity and sharp sense of humor. Theres something special about this bookits all put together so pleasingly, with punch and wit and smarts. Through his own words, the reader grows to love this hard-edged character. “In a unique version of a story told in journal format, the writing Tod does in detention becomes this book. The SCRAWL BOOKS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description. This trademark is owned by Scrawl Books, LLC. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, September 20, 2016.
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An unusual sort of bully redemption story.” - Booklist The USPTO has given the SCRAWL BOOKS trademark a serial number of 86636503. Shulman establishes a nice voice for him, as Tod rips jokes so dry they can float away and shows some real heart dealing with his less-than-desirable lot in life. “Tod has a real way with words (the way he crashes, then dominates the spelling bee is priceless). “Readers seeking an unflinching look at high-school politics from the perspective of the disenfranchised will find in Tod an illuminating guide.” - BCCB Hinton's The Outsiders and Chris Crutcher's Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, Scrawl paints the stereotypical school bully in a different, poignant light.” - VOYA “With the potential to occupy the rarified air of titles like S. It's all put together so pleasingly, with punch and wit and smarts, and in such a way that the events and characters stay with you.” - PW.com "Shelf Talker" blog “There's something special about this book. It's useful to point out that much can hide under a hardened exterior.” - Los Angeles Times “ Scrawl is the rare novel written from the bully's point of view.
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