Jake Burt''s The Tornado is "One of the best stories about bullying for middle grades. Highly recommended."School Library Journal, starred review Bell Kirby is an expert at systems, whether hes designing the worlds most elaborate habitat for his pet chinchilla, re-creating Leonardo da Vincis greatest inventions in his garage, or avoiding Parker Hellickson, the most diabolical bully Village Green Elementary has ever seen. Since third grade, Parker has tormented Bell, whos spent two long years devising a finely tuned system that keeps him out of Parkers waySure, it means that Bell cant get a drink when he wants to, cant play with his best friend on the playground, and cant tell his parents about his day, but at least hes safe. Until Daelynn Gower touches down in his classroom like a tornado. Bells not sure why the new girl, with her rainbow hair, wild clothes, and strange habits, is drawn to him, but he knows one thing--she means troubleIts bad enough that she disrupts B