Dog House Blues

• Published in: CM (Winnipeg) Vol. 12; no. 11
• Main Authors: Pearce, Jacqueline, Reirson, Fern
• Format: Magazine Article
• Language: English
• Published: Winnipeg CM: Canadian Review of Materials Association 03.02.2006
• Subjects: Adolescent girls; Bullying; Childrens literature; Dogs

Any pre-teen girl or anyone who's ever been one, will identify all too well with Erika's feelings when she is the object of subtle female bullying. Named "Dog Girl" by her rival, Erika struggles to deal with the derogatory looks, name calling and insecurities which arise within h...