"The new book is great. I appreciate the changes. I'm glad your publisher is working with you because we need good materials like this for our kids. Our middle school students found 'The Prize' relevant and thought provoking. Some of the best discussions of the year were based on this book. 'The Prize' is an engaging story that keeps students and adults turning pages. It also provides a very usable approach to bullying responses that can be taught to students and used by them on a daily basis. Thanks."
"I like the revisions a lot. I wish I could use the original book because honestly—it's probably more real, but I will be able to use the Middle School Edition of The Prize for developmental guidance lessons without any conflicts."
"Marilyn, thanks for the opportunity to read your novel. My kids LOVED it - and how timely...with the new bullying mandate from the State. The State of Connecticut has mandated that all schools respond to bullying with initiatives that include ways to deal with bullying; how schools are responding; what initiatives are in place; etc. That's why your book is so timely. I would love to order a number for my school's library. Thanks again! And have a great summer!"
"I received a copy of the prize and have read it over the summer. I will be using the book while teaching conflict management skills to freshman at my high school. I would also like a copy of your bully prevention program.
Thank you.
