The Bully Book by Eric Kahn Gale

The Bully Book by Eric Kahn Gale

What is The Bully Book? Part mystery, part tragedy, part comedy. Originally self-published as an ebook by a member of Team Starkid, The Bully Book is now available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook editions. The paperback includes a Q&A with the author.

Eric Haskins, the new sixth-grade bully target, is searching for answers. And unlike many of us who experienced something awful growing up, he finds them. Though they may not be what he expected.

When the author was eleven, he was bullied. This book is loosely based on incidents that happened to him in sixth grade.

The Bully Book is a Top Ten Indie Next List pick of 2013, and Publishers Weekly called The Bully Book a "gripping debut novel."

Eric thinks he's just a target. He doesn't know he's part of a plan.

• A Secret Manual: A mysterious book is being passed down through the grades, teaching bullies how to rule the school and choose their next target.
• Sixth-Grade Social Order: When his best friend turns on him and the whole class follows, Eric realizes the rules of friendship have changed--and he's at the bottom.
• Unlikely Allies: To solve the mystery of "The Grunt," Eric must team up with past victims, each with their own piece of the puzzle.
• Reluctant Hero: Eric never wanted to be a hero, but to take back his life, he'll have to find the book and rewrite the rules of the game himself.

The Wizard's Dog was started by Eric Kahn Gale as a joke for his fiancée. He'd taunt that their dog, Bowser, was enthralled with the magical doors in their apartment that let him out or brought him food. It was only a short step from a ridiculous mimicry to Nosewise's feisty voice. Eric is the author of several books, including The Bully Book and The Zoo at the End of the Earth. He lives in Chicago with his fiancée and Bowser, their nonmagical yet adoring dog. Erik can be found on Twitter (@erickahngale) and Facebook (@erickahngale).