TJ Zaps a Nightmare: Stopping Blackmail Bullying

Every seven minutes a child is bullied in a school setting in the United States--more than 5 million K-8th grade students are affected by bullying. So, it's no surprise when TJ Trapper becomes a victim. TJ's dad is a school counselor, and he knows a few tips for stopping bullies. With his dad's help, TJ Trapper becomes a bully zapper! He's on a mission to rid his school of bullying behaviors.

TJ's a great student and always aces his tests--until now. When he forgets to study for a test on the Boston Tea Party, he makes a bad decision.  He feels really guilty and tries to forget about the whole mess. But when he gets a note that says 'I saw what you did,' he realizes that someone won't let him forget. It's a nightmare! Now he's worried everyone will find out about his secret. Can Maxi convince TJ that blackmail is bullying and he needs to report it to their teacher? Or will TJ be zapped by a blackmailing bully?

An fun, informative series featuring world-class black-and-white interior illustrations to grab young readers' attention! * Age-appropriate Art * Reinforced Library Binding * Bullying Supplemental Information Including a Bully Test & Bully Zapping Tips * Bullying Glossary * Further Reading * About the Author * About the Illustrator. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.