MILLIE MAGNUS WON’T BE BULLIED (Millie Magnus Chapter Books), by Brittany Mazique and Ebony Glenn, G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, Dec. 17, 2024, Hardcover, $16.99, Paperback, $6.99 (ages 5-8)
An exuberant third-grader takes on the class bully in Millie Magnus Won’t Be Bullied, the first book in a new series by Brittany Mazique.
Millie Magnus has huge love for many things—her mom, her friends, her baby chicken, Extra Spicy, and even her hot pink rain boots. She loves school, too, and can’t wait for Field Day, when her mom—the mayor of Washington, D.C.—will be her partner in the three-legged race.
Millie Magnus DOESN’T love it when Buckley, a boy from school, makes fun of her curly hair, or her name, or her friends. And she can’t believe it when Buckley is assigned to compete against Millie and her mother at Field Day! But then things get even worse. When Millie’s plan to talk to Buckley about his bullying is ruined, SHE ends up in the principal’s office.
But Millie’s can-do spirit is hard to keep down and her big feelings come in handy when she learns something new about Buckley. She may even find a way to call him a friend. —Synopsis provided by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Millie Magnus Won’t Be Bullied is told from Millie’s point of view, and author Brittany Mazique captures her bright personality perfectly. Millie’s conversational tone adds interest and makes for a smoother reading experience. Millie is independent and, with a little guidance, learns how to express herself.
The book is a quick read that would be fun in a classroom setting or as an independent project for stronger readers. There’s lots of humor and heart in this cute new series.
The audience for Mill Magnus chapter book series is ages 5-8 (kindergarten to second grade), and it fits well there. The first book, Millie Magnus Won’t Be Bullied, is just over 100 pages, has 12 chapters and cute illustrations sprinkled throughout.
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