Gabe & Izzy: Standing Up for America's Bullied

The moving, true story of the young woman dubbed "The Voice of America's Bullied"; how her bond with her dog, Izzy, changed her life; and their mission to help break the cycle of bullying.

In middle school, Gabrielle "Gabe" Ford developed a degenerative muscle disease, and was harassed by bullies as a result. She did her best to keep her head high, but it wasn't easy. Then Gabe got a dog, Izzy, who developed an uncannily similar disorder. They were invited to appear on Animal Planet to talk about their bond, which in turn led to an invitation to speak at a school. And so began Gabe's career as an anti-bullying advocate. Dubbed "The Voice of America's Bullied" by the Huffington Post, Gabe now makes a career of public speaking and has received numerous honors for her hard work. Here is her amazing story--from her lowest days dealing with various challenges, to the unbelievable and immediate bond with Izzy, to her ongoing mission to put an end to bullying, one school at a time.

Includes resources and tips for readers, plus a color insert of photographs

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/13/2014
ISBN: 9780147509949
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 7.75h x 5.08w x 0.55d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2014 pg. 98
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2014 pg. 80 - Recommended - Readable
Booklist 03/01/2014 pg. 56
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 193 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 168098 / Gabe & Izzy: Speaking Up for America's Bullied
Reading Level: 5.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5