About This Book
Queen Bee is a vibrant graphic novel about Haley, a middle school student who has spent her summer mastering her special powers to blend in at her new school. Her plans for a normal life are quickly derailed by Alexa Harmon, a new classmate who also possesses powers, but uses them to bully and embarrass other students, especially Haley. This book explores themes of self-acceptance, standing up to bullies, and the responsible use of power. It's an engaging read for children aged 4-11, particularly those navigating new social environments or dealing with peer conflict, offering a fun, empowering story in an accessible graphic novel format.
After getting her special powers under control over the summer in order to be just one of the crowd at her new middle school, Haley gets the surprise of her life when another student with very similar powers, Alexa Harmon, makes her presence known by using her powers to embarrass and humiliate all her new classmates, especially Haley! Tween.
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bullying
peril_danger
Discussion Prompts
1
Haley tries to hide her powers to fit in. Have you ever felt like you needed to hide something about yourself to be accepted?
2
Alexa uses her powers to embarrass others. What are some ways people use their 'power' (like popularity or intelligence) to hurt others, and how can we respond?
3
What does it mean to be brave, and how does Haley show bravery in this story?
4
If you had a special power, how would you use it? What rules would you set for yourself?
5
How do you think Haley felt when Alexa started bullying her and her new friends?
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