9. Stinky Stern Forever [Chapter]

By: Michelle Edwards
Illustration by: Michelle Edwards
Genre: Children's chapter book
Subgenre: Child's realistic fiction
Theme: Dealing with death
Primary characters: Stinky Stern and Pa Lia
Awards: N/A
Date of Publication: 2007
Publishing Company: Harcourt
Summary: This is an interesting book. It is about a bully that ends up getting hit by a car after getting off of the school bus. The student's deal with '"Stinky Stern's" death differently. They each get to speak out in front of the classroom and express their feelings. This story is mainly about a young girl Pa Lia who saw Stinky Stern get hit by the bus. She has a hard time understanding her feelings. This book is one of a series of different books. I think this book could be good for some kids who are dealing with a similar situation. But then again, the book started out abrupt and I was in shock when I read that a child died and how it happened. I think it was a little harsh for young children.