Bully Mark and his victim Sean learn to sort out differences in this uplifting novel for 8–12 year-olds, with strong appeal for boys. Going to school is a misery for Sean. Whatever he does to avoid the school bully, Mark Thomas and his mates always catch up with him. Then the students join a programme that teaches leadership and self-control. So begins a journey for Mark and Sean that has a predictable outcome for one boy and a surprise for the other.In this well-regarded novel, Tim Tipene depicts the reality of bullying—and strategies to address it—for children on both sides of the problem.