Jake Burt''s The Tornado is "One of the best stories about bullying for middle grades. Highly recommended." -School Library Journal, starred review
Bell Kirby is an expert at systems, whether he-s designing the world-s most elaborate habitat for his pet chinchilla, re-creating Leonardo da Vinci-s greatest inventions in his garage, or avoiding Parker Hellickson, the most diabolical bully Village Green Elementary has ever seen.
Since third grade, Parker has tormented Bell, who-s spent two long years devising a finely tuned system that keeps him out of Parker-s way. Sure, it means that Bell can-t get a drink when he wants to, can-t play with his best friend on the playground, and can-t tell his parents about his day, but at least he-s safe.
Until Daelynn Gower touches down in his classroom like a tornado.
Bell-s not sure why the new girl, with her rainbow hair, wild clothes, and strange habits, is drawn to him, but he knows one thing--sh
