SuitabookBeauty and the Bully
Andy Behrens
- Reading
- Consider reading alongside your teenager, or checking in after a few chapters. This gives you a natural opening to discuss Duncan's choices and the effects of his pursuit on his bandmates.
- Themes
- Attention and romantic pursuit: Duncan wants Carly's attention and considers using the appearance of danger to keep her interested. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Friendship and competing priorities: Duncan's efforts to spend time with Carly leave less time for band practice and contribute to tension with his friends. The friendship strain is part of the described conflict; its eventual treatment is not established.
- Worth knowing
- The plot includes visible bruising after an accident and Duncan's search for a bully to maintain Carly's concern. His pursuit of her also strains time with his friends; how these choices are judged is unclear.