{"product_id":"why-is-he-spreading-rumors-about-me-paperback","title":"Why Is He Spreading Rumors about Me? - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Licate\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSuzanne Beaky\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMateo is at the center of a wild rumor that is swiftly spreading around school.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe's freaked out and frustrated. He can't seem to stop it or shut it down. What's worse, the rumor is a lie started by someone Mateo thought was a friend. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe whispers began, like they so often do in middle school, during the lunch period. Mateo and his longtime friend Lily were laughing and joking with each other. When Harris saw them together, he didn't see two friends innocently goofing around. He saw a lovey-dovey couple who MUST BE boyfriend and girlfriend. Or at least that's what he wants everyone else to think. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHarris wastes little time telling his buddies about Mateo and his \"girlfriend.\" Soon that rumor is all over school. Mateo gets hassled by his friends. Lily feels disrespected. Both are annoyed and uncomfortable, and eventually stop speaking to each other. Will they let the gossip and teasing destroy their friendship? Or can Mateo convince Harris to finally admit to everyone the actual truth? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy is He Spreading Rumors about Me?\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping, fast-paced story that explores the insecurities, fears, obsessions, and anxieties of middle schoolers. As Mateo struggles to salvage his friendship with Lily and put an end to all the gossip, young readers gain an understanding of how hurtful and far reaching a rumor's ripple effects can be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEducators and group leaders can supplement this chapter book with a \u003ci\u003eTeacher and Counselor Activity Guide.\u003c\/i\u003e The guide provides self-reflection questions and group activities to thoughtfully engage readers with the content, encouraging them to think critically about the frustration, embarrassment, and alienation that result when rumors are repeated.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author and school counselor Jennifer Licate continues to add to her wildly popular \u003ci\u003eNavigating Friendships\u003c\/i\u003e series. The series also features two soon-to-be-released chapter books with corresponding activity guides: \u003ci\u003eWhy is Drama Always Following Me?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMy Anxiety is Messing Things Up\u003c\/i\u003e. Other titles in the series include \u003ci\u003eHe's Not Just Teasing!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Lost My BFF\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAm I Weird?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.74 x 5.75 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772906373408,"sku":"9780938510680","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1008ff3371a0b47bd9edc5d6339df545.webp?v=1780416399","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/why-is-he-spreading-rumors-about-me-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}