Bruises in the Schoolbag

Content : It’s the first day of Year 7, and Lana gets bullied straight away. A novel told from three perspectives: Lana, the victim; her bully; and Zélie, who witnesses it all.
Far from being black-and-white, this is a novel that encourages reflection.

Starting Year 7 isn’t always easy. From the very first day, Ralph makes Lana his scapegoat, using every trick to torment her. Zélie, on the other hand, prefers to look the other way—no way is she going to snitch, especially when she wants to be liked and popular in class.

Will Lana let it happen?
And why is Ralph acting this way?

Told in turn by Lana, Ralph, and Zélie, this is their story.

Awards:
Kilalu Prize 2021
Renaudot des Benjamins Prize
Young Readers’ Prize – Tell Me Your Book
Reims Schoolchildren’s Prize
Gayant Prize 2022
PEP CME Literary Prize 2023
Les Incos Prize 2021/2022 – Year 6 / Year 7 Category