Gabe & Izzy: Standing Up for America's Bullied | |
ISBN: 9780147509949 Author: Ford, Gabrielle (Author) Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers Published: March 2014 Retail: $8.99 OUR PRICE: $7.74 You Save 14% Binding Type: Paperback Annotation: The moving, true story of the young woman dubbed "The Voice of America's Bullied"; how her bond with her dog, Izzy, changed her life; and their mission to help break the cycle of bullying. In middle school, Gabrielle "Gabe" Ford developed a degenerative muscle disease, and was harassed by bullies as a result. She did her best to keep her head high, but it wasn't easy. Then Gabe got a dog, Izzy, who developed an uncannily similar disorder. They were invited to appear on Animal Planet to talk about their bond, which in turn led to an invitation to speak at a school. And so began Gabe's career as an anti-bullying advocate. Dubbed "The Voice of America's Bullied" by the Huffington Post, Gabe now makes a career of public speaking and has received numerous honors for her hard work. Here is her amazing story--from her lowest days dealing with various challenges, to the unbelievable and immediate bond with Izzy, to her ongoing mission to put an end to bullying, one school at a time. Includes resources and tips for readers, plus a color insert of photographs |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Bullying - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Dogs |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2014004457 |
Lexile Measure: 740 |
Physical Information: 7.75" H x 775.00" L x 5.08" W |
Bargain Category: Upper Elementary, Social Issues, Middle School, Health, Friendship, Animals |
Grade level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th |