Standing Up Author:Brenda Jones Casey Jones is a shy skinny teenager from a small rural town. He is excited when he learns that his parents are moving to a new town surrounded by beautiful beaches and emerald green waters. Life is great until he learns that he must face bullies on the school bus. They intimidate him about his country dialect, and the fact that he runs fast. Ho... more »wever, he learns that he is not the only target on the bus. How long can these attacks go on from these callous boys? Casey is faced with the tough decision of standing up to Shawn’s gang or living in misery. Through courage and the support of his friend, Mitch, he finds a way to end this agony. This humorous and inspiring book is written for all middle school children, and the daily battles that they might face.« less