Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. This story is told in first person but it is also told into a narrator speaking as told by vicky, teresa, martin, steve, yolanda mom, diego grandpa, and danny vickys younger brother. He wants the reader to learn from darrels experience and to spread the word. Martin luna, a new student at bluford high, is at the center of this story. Breaking point follows the story of vicky fallon, a bluford sophomore who. Diamnique hierrezuleo february 2012 breaking point langan, paul the topic of this story is that if you try nothing can ever go wrong.
The bully is a realistic fiction book written by paul langan that captures the torment an african american teenage boy experiences after moving from philadelphia to california. Apparently, those where the persons who inspired that book. As a chubby fifth grader whose dad has left the family, steve morris is bullied by other students. Just invest tiny times to open this online pronouncement bully by paul langan student guide as well as evaluation them wherever you are now. Darrell mercer, a 9th grader at bluford high, is at the center of this story. The whole book files above are large and may require significant time to download.
After a fight with his mother, paul, tortured by feelings of rejection at the hands of his father, is exhilarated by his night of petty theft and mailbox smashing. Brothers in arm by paul langan, ben alirez and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is also apart of a series called the bluford high series. Darrell mercer and his mother jackie are moving from philadelphia to california because of her new job, and mom says its best to move in with his uncle jason. Isbn 9780756980801 9780756980801 perfection learning, 2007. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. Originally working as an assistant with the bluford novels, pauls role steadily grew. Paul langan in this book, lionel shepard, a freshman, is introduced. Follow paul langan and explore their bibliography from s paul langan author page. Her parents are constantly fighting, and her troubled little brother is out of control. It was a quick pick for reluctant young adult readers in 2003.
The bully book by paul langan summary elephant coloring book for adults, my favorite quote in the story is when darrells wrestling coach would tell him if youre not going to try youre best then forget the rest. Breaking point is a 2002 young adult novel by alex flinn. There was this book in chapters that had these persons on the title and it was apparently a book about this book by hemingway, the sun also rises or something, she read it in school and did not like it. Everyone at school including her classmate martin luna are. Breaking point is the sixteenth bluford book written by karyn langhorne folan and paul langan. Find bestselling books, new releases, and classics in every category, from harper lees to kill a mockingbird to the latest by stephen king or the next installment in the diary of a wimpy kid childrens book series. Respectful and empathetic, the book examines the problem of bullying and works to combat it. Breaking point written by karyn langhorne folan and paul langan. Breaking point follows the story of vicky fallon, a bluford sophomore who appears in brothers in arms and the fallen. Suddenly, however, it doesnt seem so harmless when charlie asks paul to break into the school and change his grade.
Books has the worlds largest selection of new and used titles to suit any readers tastes. Paul langan for the first time in high school, i read a book i liked. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. His stories reflect his personal experiences, including the difficulties of growing up without a father, being the new kid in school, and dealing with the loss of a loved one. See all books authored by paul langan, including the bully bluford series, number 5, and the gun bluford series, number 6, and more on. Darrell mercer and his mother jackie are moving from philadelphia to california because of her new job, and his mom says its best to move in with his uncle jason. Once an honor student, vicky is quickly falling behind in her classes at bluford high. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or.
Langhorne folan, karyn, langan, paul, langan, paul. Fictiondb is committed to providing the best possible fiction reference information. Darrell and his mother move to the bluford area in the middle of the school year. The reader cant help but cheer for darrell as he goes through his struggles of adjusting ot his new high school in california and wrestles with the abuse from tyray. If you have any issues with the site, please dont hesitate to contact us. Her father michael lost his job and they are struggling for money with her parents fighting a lot and her younger brother danny, a seventh grader, is getting into trouble and her grandfather diego moved in with them. Breaking point by karyn langhorne folan, paul langan online at alibris. Breaking point bluford series karyn langhorne folan author paul langan author 2011 the gun bluford series paul langan author paul langan editor 2002 no way out. That bullying is a big factor in schools and the students are too scared to say anything about it. This is a very high interest book that captures the readers attention from beginning to ten. This is about vicky fallon who is having serious issues at home with her family.
It was published by townsend press and has a total of 148 pages in the. She doesnt know how to tell her friends about her problems. This book has multiple themes such as bullying experiences, high school, moving, and friendship. Haunted by the tragic death of his little brother, martin seeks one thing. Bulletin for the center for childrens books said that the book was a dark drama of selfdestruction that should make for grimly satisfying reading while voice of youth advocates called its characters brilliantly twisted. Paul langan editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He now serves as both editor of the series and author or coauthor of several novels, including the bully, the gun, and the fallen. Browse books by karyn langhorne folan breaking point. Another one is that you fight for what you believe in because that is what really matters in life. He went to franklin high school in philadelphia and had friends like malik stone, big reggie, and mark. No way out schooled breaking point the test pretty ugly promises to keep. Paul langan is currently considered a single author. Dec 10, 2010 diamnique hierrezuleo february 2012 breaking point langan, paul the topic of this story is that if you try nothing can ever go wrong.
Bullying, school violence, teenage pregnancy, divorce, peer pressure, and substance abuse these are some of the challenges faced by the students attending the fictional bluford high school. Physically smaller than his peers, darrell quickly becomes a target for tyray hobbs, the freshman class bully. Paul langan in the latest offering from the bluford series, paul langan and his coauthor, ben alirez, send another new student to bluford, but this time from just across town. Paul langan introduces the characters tyray hobbs and darrell mercer. Paul langan martin luna, a new student at bluford high, is at the center of this story. Vicky fallon, a bluford high school sophomore, is nearing her breaking point. Isbn 9780944210222 9780944210222 softcover, townsend press, 2003. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Paul langan author 2011 the gun bluford series paul langan author paul langan editor. Breaking point by karyn langhorne folan and paul langan book 16 of the bluford series. Paul langan books list of books by author paul langan. The bluford series is a widely read collection of contemporary american young adult novels set.
What you need to know now in a newly revised edition, bullying in schools is a powerful and practical resource for students, parents, and educators. Bestseller books online breaking point bluford series, number 16. Books by paul langan author of the bully goodreads. Paul langan editor published by scholastic paperbacks 2007 isbn 10. While each novel in the bluford series can be read independently, the books are interconnected. Paul langan have you ever had someone push you to your ultimate breaking point that youll do anything to get revenge. Find the complete bluford high book series listed in order.
Lost and found bluford series anne schraff author paul langan editor. Breaking point by karyn langhorne folan and paul langan. As the book ends, the fallons are evicted from their home. Great for middle school kids in that it tackles the timely subject of bullying. New material includes a timely essay about cyberbullying. Breaking point follows the story of vicky fallon, a bluford sophomore who appears in brothers in arms and. Series interview with paul langan created by new york times view on new york times share.
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