From School Library Journal
Drew presents effective tools for improving conflict-resolution skills. Survey responses from more than 1000 middle school students provide the basis for her analysis of conflict issues. Scenarios are presented with tips on how to keep calm and become a problem solver. The author encourages readers to identify personal-conflict triggers and practice anger-management techniques that will result in the reduction of stress and a growth in confidence. Common problems, such as misunderstandings and teasing, are addressed, as are the more serious issues of bullying and sexual harassment.

*Tools such as visualization, relaxation, exercise, and repeating empowering statements build a framework for improving self-control.

*Boxed facts from cited works and quotes from the survey support the text.

*An annotated list of print and Web resources, a reproducible "Conflict Solver's Action Plan," and a comprehensive index are helpful features.

*Cartoon sketches appear throughout.

Free Spirit Publishing, 2004, 144 pages, paper
ISBN: 157542150X