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These books should be banned from distribution. Looking back at the time I read some of these books, I now see that the characters in this books are so incredibly shallow and one-dimensional, showing no personal growth or empathy throughout the actions they take to bully and belittle less "popular" kids in their age group. We all know or have known people like the main character, Massie Block, and the fact that such a narcisist has such a spotlight shone on her in these books does nothing but promote the idea that some people are truly better than others, which I'm sure is EXACTLY the lesson kids (and adults!) should be learning.. Please. We all know Massie and her friends are going to grow up to become one of two things; anorexic trophy wives, or fat, bitter cat ladies.
The one hope in these books was introduced as a victim of Massie and her friends, named Claire. Unfortunately the path Harrison could've taken with these books to illustrate strength and perseverance by having Claire deal with her bullies and become something of a role model for kids, didn't happen as far as I know. Instead, Claire befriends the girls, continues to take their crap, and stands by while they continue doling it out to others in their pursuits of inconsequential goals such as boys or special lunch rooms. Woo hoo.