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When i was in grade 3 i was teased on by my whole class ,so i can relate to Ally because i was bad in math so people thought i was dumb compared to them.I can't say I overcame this problem but i havent overcome anything so far but I hope to change that in my future to come

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I faced a challenge when I from Canada a new school, new friends,new food,and new house it was very amazing. I am very happy and now because I can speak with friends. I overcame this challenge by learning with nice people and living here has helped me.

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A challenge that I faced is when I had to choose if I was going to stop soccer lessons with the Richmond Hill Soccer Club. I participated in the program for many years and I didn't know what to do. I overcame this problem by asking my family members for advice and help on what I should do. Many of my family members said that I should follow my heart but if this meant stopping soccer then I had to keep staying active. Since I had to stay active I continued my swimming lessons and I rode my bike as much as I could either by myself or with my family. I can make a connection to Ally because even though Ally's challenges were very serious and mine wasn't it was still difficult and confusing to make a decision. Looking back, I do miss soccer but I am happy that I made this decision and that my family helped me overcome it.

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When I was 6 I went to the doctors because my face was swollen very bad it was on new years eve what happened was ta school we had a party and my tooth was hurting very bad and I needed to call home then my mom came to pick me up my face was swollen for 5 day my mom dad brother and grandma tried to help and thats how I face my challenge in life your family will always be there with you and thats what I leaned

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When Ally does not like reading or sharing her ideas with the class but she did, and I can reflect on that because I was shy wont's and and now I am reading very well . I can talk to the class so now I'm not shy any more so know I am happy.

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I faced challenge when I came to Canada because every my friends and my Grand parents are in South Korea.Most of all I didn't speak english so well because I was living in South Korea. But I over came it by working hard at english and I call to my Grand parents and my friends too with my cell phone.So now I'm not that bad at english.

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One day my dad said that my family was going to Saudi Arabia for 1/2 years. When I found out I wasn't happy because I was going to miss my family and friends. When I got to Saudi Arabia I met my neighbors who were really nice. On my first day of school the teacher announced to the class that we had a new student. When I felt comfortable I found out I was going to learn a new language. When I got home from the bus. I went to the pool and met new neighbors who came after me. My brother and I played with them and they felt comfortable like we did. When my family came back to Canada for the summer our neighbors asked where we were going and they said they were also going to Canada. When I got home in Canada we met them at their house. When we went back to Saudi Arabia I felt a lot more comfortable than the first day of school.

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The challenge that I faced was having to move to three different countries three times. First, I was in Iraq and I moved when I was two years old. After, I went to Syria for five years, and finally I came to Canada when I was six years old. I was pretty exited to come to Canada,have new friends, and learn to speak their language.But none of that came true right away. When it was my first day in school, the teacher said that we are having a spelling quiz,so I looked at the person beside me because I didn't know how to spell anything. The person that I was copying got mad and covered his words. I would've not looked at his/her work if I Knew we were doing a quiz/test. Also, I always cried because I felt lonely most of the time, so my parents had to come and pick me up almost everyday. I overcame this problem by asking my parents if they can buy me books so I can learn new words and now how to spell them. One connection that I can make with Ally is when she tries to read but she can't and same thing with writing, it's hard for her to write her ideas down on the paper. Another connection I can make is that she doesn't know how to write or read An example of a comparison in the book is:" The letters on the poster look like black beetles marching across the wall". But now I have lots of friends and I'm thankful.

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One challenge I faced in my life was when I was in grade 3 I didn't do well in math, I also didn't do my homework .All the time I had to go to interviews but I still didn't learn from that ,I didn't know what to do and I felt embarrassed because every one In my class could do better ,I was the only one who didn't do the work right. My parents weren't glad about what I did but they thought I would soon do better so they didn't worry too much. When I went to school I some times hid my things which was not completed so I don't get In trouble. One day my parents told my teacher to keep me inside for recess to help me,after doing that for a month I did well at work and because I was doing well I knew how to finish my math homework .In fish in a tree Ally doesn't do well in reading but I am predicting Mr. Daniels  will help Ally to read.

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An example of a time when I faced a challenge is when I got my braces. It was very close to Halloween, and I was picked up from school to get braces. I was really nervous because most people told me it felt sore for a few days. When I was at the orthodontist with my older sister, the orthodontic told me to relax. Getting braces took about 1 hour and 30 minutes, although it didn't seem that long. My experience of getting braces wasn't as bad as I had expected, It just felt a bit numb for the first few days. But the orthodontic told me that they are a big responsibility, and I had to make sure they where clean. Also he told me to not eat that much candy which was hard for me because Halloween is coming up, but I still went tricker treating. Lastly, he told me to not chew gum and lots more. This was bad because I love chewing gum. Now, I have gotten use to these braces and I knew that this is only the start. This relates to Ally because, she had to change teachers, just like how I had to get braces. They are both big changes in life, and in the end they will both be good for both of us.

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One time I faced a challenge was when I moved schools and felt extremely sad because I thought that I wasn't good enough, compared to others. In one of my first weeks here, we had a math assessment and I got almost perfect but almost everyone else got perfect so I felt bad and down in the dumps. To this day I still haven't overcome this annoying problem. However, it is getting better. I still do get disappointed when I do not accomplish a perfect grade but I have learned that life isn't about getting a perfect grade and one of the best things in life is realizing the mistake that you have made and fixing and understanding what you did wrong. You learn more by making mistakes than you do getting everything correct. My philosophy is that you do better by trying harder not comparing yourself to others. This is similar to Ally's life because she doesn't get excellent marks. However, she tries hard and, eventually and she learns to accept her differences. Life is nothing if you don't make mistakes and try hard.

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One of the challenges I had to face in life is when I bumped my 2 central incisors.Those teeth were brutally bumped on the slippery and silky pavement. I was in a lot of trauma when this happened. I was crying, full of pain and I forgot to mention that I bumped both of my permanent central incisors. Without them, I will look like a football player playing in 24/7 games or a hockey player always getting bumped on my face from the protective walls in the arena. When I was screened to see if there is any infections, the dentist said one of my central incisors will die out and I will look like those people I just talked about (football player or a hockey player)! What I can do to overcome this challenge is to not eat candy a lot, carefully brushing my teeth, drink high in calcium foods and drinks and listen to doctor’s advisories. A connection I make is that Ally is having a hard time in her personal matter which is struggling from dyslexia; a disability to read and is cautious on what should she do to help herself. There is a struggle for me too because I have a struggle to bite hard foods like hamburgers which is sort of one of my favourite foods. Honestly, all those things from eating candy and running fast on wet pavement makes me think I will lose my teeth forever. In that case, I will be cautious on taking these risks that will affect my life. I should also have a monthly check - up in the dentist in order to overcome this challenge in life.

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One of the challenges that I have faced thus far is running cross country, which is a three kilometre race. During this race, there were 96 boys running at cross country and I was so nervous! When I was well into the race, I was placing 10th and my heart was beating fast, not to mention it was cold. These were the Regional's and I had to push myself as hard as I could, to come in the top five. Earlier in the month, at the qualifying race, I pushed myself so hard to reach the goal of coming in the top 3 that I actually surprised myself and came in first place! What kept me motivated and focused was the thought about how good it felt to place first. At that moment, I started to pass people that were in front of me, which gave me hope and courage to keep running. I persevered so much, that I came in third in the York Region School Board race. A connection that I can make to Ally is that you should never give up because you will never know what you are capable of. If you give up you will never achieve anything and you will never feel proud of yourself of who you are. Even if you don't come in first or second you are always a winner because you tried and gave it your all!

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In my life there has been many challenges. The one I would like to share is when I got bullied in second grade. There were four girls who kept switching on and off between being my friend and not being my friend. One day I was hanging out with them and the bell rang for the end of recess. In the line, there was a third grade boy's jacket, and the four girls kicked it out of the line. Since I wanted to be in their group, I really wanted to kick it, too. Instead I gently nudged it with my toe. Then the boy came up to the girls and gave them a good punch in the chest each. He hesitated as he came up to me, because he knew I had asthma. I was rooted to the spot in fear, so I couldn't move or run. I think Ally also feels like this when a teacher asks her to read out loud. But he punched me equally as hard as the other girls. When my mom came to the school to complain to the boy and teacher, I knew in my heart that it was my fault, too. From then on, I always avoided the boy. I have overcome that episode by moving to Christ the King Catholic Elementary school in third grade. Now that I can take charge who I am and have a say in what I want, I am ready to face the challenges ahead of me. This story relates to Ally because she has dyslexia and Shey bullies her for it. I have asthma, which is not fun at all, but when bad things come to worst, I can try my best to deal with it. Because of my condition, simple things like running can affect my life tremendously. But I am not going to let bullies stop me in becoming a person who can stand up for herself.

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JACKSON Tichenor was scared. The fourth grader from Stillwater, Minnesota, was walking back to class after lunch when a couple of students ran up to him. "We ate peanuts! We ate peanut M&M's. And we're going to breathe on you!" they said. As they leaned in, Jackson, 10, thought the peanuts could trigger an allergic reaction, and that no one would know how to help.

He fled to find the school nurse - as his mom had told him to do if he ever felt unsafe at school.

Cheryl Dorsey was volunteering on a first-grade field trip with her daughter Anna's class in Huntington Beach, California, when a girl took a sandwich from her lunch bag and waved it in Anna's face.

"I brought peanut butter; you can't eat peanut butter!" she chanted. Shaken, Dorsey quickly moved her daughter, who is allergic to dairy, peanuts, tree nuts and sunflower seeds, to a picnic spot away from her classmates. And then she quietly told the other girl, "It is not nice to bully people."

Bullying isn't nice, and can be downright dangerous when it's coupled with the risk of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition that can be set off by trace amounts and accidental ingestion. A study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in October 2010 found that an astounding one in three children with food allergies has experienced bullying, harassment or teasing because of their allergies - most of it occurring in the supposed safety of school.

From the humiliation of taunts like "peanut kid" to the terror of an allergic reaction, the emotional impact of bullying just adds to the stress carried by allergic kids - and their parents. What's more, says the survey's lead author, Dr. Scott Sicherer, comparison to an earlier study showed that food-allergic children in Grades 6 to 10 were more than twice as likely to be bullied as non-allergic students.

While the prevalence of allergy bullying seems high, it didn't surprise Sicherer, an allergist and professor of pediatrics with the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He has been hearing bullying stories for years from the kids and parents he sees in his practice. Sicherer even speculates that, since the roughly 350 responses to the survey were almost entirely from parents, there may be even more incidents than the data captured, as some kids don't tell.

(The survey grouped the terms bullying, harassment and teasing in order to cover the big picture, so it did not isolate bullying in its specific sense: repeated behavior that is intended to harm, occurring where there is an imbalance of power. However, the survey did find that the behavior was repeated in 86 percent of cases.)

Despite the numbers, the deliberate targeting of kids with food allergies seems to slip under the radar of many in the education system. We raised the question with about a dozen experts from across North America, including teachers, principals, an anti-bullying parent advocate, a school board trustee, and a safe-schools supervisor. All were highly aware of both anaphylaxis and bullying issues, but none had heard of the link between the two.

Ask someone in the allergy community, however, and the floodgates open. Parents have traded harrowing stories on the Allergic Living Facebook page: a bully licking an allergic child's pencils and erasers after consuming an allergen; one child chasing another with his allergen; students handing out a packaged snack in class and refusing to let an allergic child read the label. Staffers at the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (now known as FARE) and at Anaphylaxis Canada also report hearing numerous stories of bullying.
The Causes
So why are allergic kids targeted? Bullying is typically driven by an intolerance toward difference, a sense of entitlement or the liberty to exclude others, according to Barbara Coloroso, the renowned parenting expert and best-selling anti-bullying author. A food allergy certainly makes a child different, and the difference is emphasized by the necessary routine precautions, like carrying an auto-injector and reading food labels, which are part of these kids' lives.

Sicherer speculates that curiosity may be a factor in bullying by younger children who are told their classmate could get very sick from eating peanuts - yet he looks perfectly normal.

That's how Jackson's mom, Lisa Tichenor, sees the motivation of the kids who threatened her son. "I think that those children were truly curious," she says. "They don't get it. They don't get that people can really get sick or worse if something like that happens."

Coloroso, however, stresses that curiosity does not make the behavior innocent. "Waving a peanut butter sandwich in front of somebody and laughing at it is bullying. It's cruel. It's wanting to cause them pain," says the Colorado-based author of The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander; who is also a special-education teacher and has dealt with allergy bullying in her classroom.

Coloroso says the responsibility for bullying behavior by kids belongs to the grownups. She puts it simply: "We as adults have not given them good instructions" - by which she means respect, acceptance of differences and what she calls "deep caring."

Indeed, you don't need to look far to find examples of grownups having trouble accepting allergy differences. In one case that made headlines in 2011, some parents picketed their school in Edgewater, Florida, to protest that measures to protect one allergic student were causing unnecessary disruptions for other kids. While there will always be debate over where to draw the allergy safety line, it's not hard to see where some kids pick up the idea that singling out allergic classmates is OK.

Adding to that influence is the occasional insensitive (and sometimes intentional) remark by a teacher or other adult who singles out an allergic child for spoiling the fun: "We can't have cake at our party because Teddy is allergic, so we'll just have juice instead." The bullying survey found that a shocking 21 percent of incidents were attributed to teachers or other school staff. (Read about teacher bullying at allergicliving.com/teacherbully).

In lunchrooms and other spaces where kids and food mix at school, arrangements and supervision vary among jurisdictions and among schools. There's no single way to ensure safety for allergic children, says Chris Weiss, the former vice-president of advocacy and government relations at FAAN, and a co-author of the bullying survey. "A lot of it depends on the age of the kids, the configuration of a cafeteria, the size of the staff," Weiss says.

Some schools ask all students to keep lunches and snacks peanut- and nut-free; this is more likely to be the case in the jurisdictions that have legislation (such as New York, New Jersey or Ontario, Canada) or guidelines for managing anaphylaxis in schools. In schools where peanuts and nuts are allowed, the most common lunchroom arrangement seems to be a designated table for allergic kids. In other schools, children eat in their classrooms.

No setting is bully-proof, but close supervision by trained adults helps most, as Tracie Michelson learned when a kindergarten classmate ate peanut butter (which he wasn't supposed to have) then ran over to breathe on her son Zach, who was sitting at the allergen-free table at his school near Nashville, Tennessee.

The teacher assistants who normally watched over the lunchroom were busy that week supervising standardized testing, so the job had fallen to parent volunteers. Michelson won't take that chance again; Zach will eat in the principal's office next time the regular lunchroom supervisors are not on duty.

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JACKSON Tichenor was scared. The fourth grader from Stillwater, Minnesota, was walking back to class after lunch when a couple of students ran up to him. "We ate peanuts! We ate peanut M&M's. And we're going to breathe on you!" they said.

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A challenge for me was when I went tubing because I had never done it before.  We went to my Uncle's cottage and he offered to take me tubing which is an inner tube that is pulled behind his boat at a super fast speed.  When I went tubing for the first time it was really fun and after my first time I went multiple times. Each time I went tubing my sister and I liked it even more than the last time.  A connection that I can make to Ally is when she is always scared to do something because I was scared at first. Lastly, another connection I can make to Ally is when she makes mind movies when I was tubing I had a mind movie that I would go flying off the tube and into the water.

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One of the challenges that I have had thus far is when I tried out for the girls basketball team.It was a lot of work, but it was also fun .I over came it by practising and believing in myself.It was hard because there were so many good players who tried out,but that did not stop me from trying hard and doing my best. When we got back the results for who made it and who did not I was looking at the list and I say my name I was so happy that I made the team but I new that,that was just the beginning. But at least all of my hard work paid of.

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One challenge I faced in my life was losing my Grandma. I miss her so much and it is hard to let go of someone that has been by your side your whole life. My grandma was not only my grandma, she was my friend too. She would always talk to me and teach me. She taught me so much and I have so many memories with her. My grandma takes her time to take care of us. The only thing she ever wanted was for us to be happy. She would never want us to worry, even if she hurt herself. It is so hard to let go of someone who has devoted their life to you. A million words would never describe how much I miss and love my grandma. I overcame this challenge by always remembering that my grandma is happy in heaven. Me and my family always say that "In heaven, we know grandma has nothing to worry about. She is in God's kingdom now." Their will be many more challenges to face in our lives; we can't change the past but we can write our own future.

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One thing in my life that I was struggling with is when my sister got hit by a car and had stitches on her face. When I found out, I was so scared and worried about it. I didn't know what to do at that point. So when she came back from the hospital, she was in so much pain. But now from the hospital she seems so much better. My whole family went through this challenge together and faced it. Because of what we all went through our ups and downs in our life, we can't forget that there is always a solution to a problem. So, if you have any challenges that you face in your life you should know that there is always a solution and that that god will lead through the whole way to peace.

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When I started to take piano lessons, I was excited to play an instrument like my sister. But, when I advanced to level 10, I had to be fully committed to this activity because it was now an important part of my life. At times, I felt like quiting because of the stress and demanding working load of doing my homework from school, and piano. Did I forget to mention my many extra curricular activities? Every year, my school work is increased because of me attending a a higher grade with higher expectations. I can relate to Ally because piano is a big part of my life, just like how school is a big part of her life. Sometimes, I have difficulty with piano, while Ally has trouble with school. For example, I sometimes wonder if I should quit piano because of the stress, it's just like how Ally would do anything to skip school. However, I overcame this problem by working efficiently at school so that I would limit my homework. I also didn't waste time when I got back from school everyday so that I could finish my crucial tasks immediately! Lastly, I worked harder and did my best at all times!!!

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When I was in grade four,I was wanting to be in a group.I try to do anything to be in that group.Sometimes I feel stupid what I 'm doing to be in that group,but I don't know if they will be nice to me but a big part of me was eager to do it to have friends because of no company.They all lied to me every single one of them,I didn't tell because I thought it was useless and I will still be alone.What I did to solve this situation is to move school.I decided to do that because I thought I will be at a new chapter with friends and I was right ,everybody welcomed me like I was already part of the classroom family.I think my situation relates in fish in a tree when Ally wanted to be in the group of Shay and even said something nasty to Albert just to join in.When I heard that part I knew exactly how Ally felt being alone in the corner with no friends at all.This was one of the most challenge in my life.

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For so long, girls have been put down because of our perceived inferiority. We are victims in the sense that we are prone to bullying. These girls may be the bullies, or the bullied.

Among girls, verbal bullying is everywhere, from the spreading of rumors around school and on the Internet to just straight-out bashing of someone's self-esteem. Bullying affects each one differently, with some having worse coping mechanisms than others.

I myself have been a victim of verbal bullying many times, to the point that I lost all motivation to do anything.

I was once put down simply for being morena. As a child, I grew up in a family of mestizos-my mother, sister, brother, and my mom's side of the family. This alone made me feel left out, and I wished upon many stars that I would eventually grow out of my color.

Being in an international school setting did not make my situation easier. I hated participating in sports or going to the beach for fear of becoming darker. People would ask why I bothered to put sunblock, as it never works anyway. My mom was one of these people, as she always chided me for having been in the sun too long.

For two school years, I was likened to an animal. I felt pretty lost. I didn't know what to do.

Being shallow at that time, I thought changing my appearance would stop the taunts. Obviously, I couldn't do much to change how I looked, and so I resorted to trying-but failing-to ignore the taunts. It still makes me sad to think about some of the comments.
Worst fear
We have this huge hunger that can only be sated by acceptance in society. Rejection is probably our worst fear-being rejected not just by the one we want, but also by society, our family and our friends. In a nutshell, it sucks to be unaccepted, which is why we tend to have fabricated portraits of ourselves based on what we wish to be.

There are many ways a teenage girl can be put down. For us, it takes a long time and lots of assurance to build confidence, but only one negative comment can break us and make us sad.

We are put down not only by the negative comments of other girls, but also by guys' mean actions and words. For example, when guys objectify us, we are belittled. As they "inspect" us ("check us out" in a negative way), their eyes are trained to look for flaws, and not the beauty in a person.

A friend of mine was nicknamed "Pizza Face" by guys. This definitely damaged her self-esteem, and she felt the need to wear layers of makeup just so the taunts would stop.

Another friend had been bullied by guys who would comment about her frail form. She had been labeled "stick" or "ruler" just for being underweight. These small comments make us girls feel as though we need to look a certain way in order to be liked.

Another type of bullying is cyber-bullying, where disrespectful and unpleasant things are said on the Internet. Fights have broken out on Facebook because of the hostile ways of some girls, who pick a fight for the most stupid reason.

One time, a girl posted a picture, in which she tagged herself. The comments were harsh, as many of the "popular" girls thought that her tagging herself had been a means of getting more likes, as the picture would show up more on people's news feeds. The girls would comment, "Lol, why did you tag yourself? Someone's vain ;)," and other people joined in and laugh.

Someone I know had once been put down because of his father who had been a convicted felon, and as a child, he had trouble making friends. In short, he was mostly alone in childhood, as many people were scared of him.
Self-harm
He had a hard time inviting kids over for a play date. Everyone had judged him, likening him to a criminal because his father was.

Verbal abuse could lead to depression due to falling self-esteem. The girl might resort to self-harm or illegal substances. I had a friend who harmed herself because of a bully. The bully found out about her little secret and told everyone, saying that my friend should check into a mental hospital for her weird habits.

She even went as far as starting a rumor that my friend was a sadist. She then mocked and threatened my friend, saying that she would tell the guidance counselor to get her into a psychiatric ward.

When my friend finally fought back, the bully was infuriated and told everyone that she wanted to "shoot the girl," and "drown" her in the school's swimming pool. These horrendous threats affected my friend, as she became more and more withdrawn, to the point where she just sat alone with her book, reading to pass the time.

Another effect of bullying may be a loss of motivation, as one slowly loses sight of goals and ambitions, thinking that one will never be good enough to succeed.

One may stop doing homework and just brood, viewing life in a very negative light. One may feel disillusioned and want to escape reality in ways that are not always very healthy. One may become socially withdrawn and develop fear of interaction. One becomes too scared to get hurt again if one opens oneself up to people.

Bullying causes damage to a person's view of life and of one's self. It lets us see how fragile and delicate we truly are.

Bullying must stop. This will happen only when people hold their tongue, be friendlier, become role models, and set up a good home environment. People need to learn and practice empathy, so that one day, there will be less broken people in this world.

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For so long, girls have been put down because of our perceived inferiority. We are victims in the sense that we are prone to bullying. These girls may be the bullies, or the bullied. Among girls, verbal bullying is everywhere, from the spreading of rumors around school and on the Internet to just straight-out bashing of someone's self-esteem.

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When I tried out for the basketball team, I noticed that one of the practice times was after school. That moment, I immediately remembered that I have skating after school. I was ecstatic to start tryouts but, then I realized I had to make a decision. I talked about it with my mom about it we decided that I'll attend the after school practice and leave a few minutes early to go to skating. It wasn't easy as I thought it would be. The first time I tried this plan I was exhausted at the end of the day and I felt lightheaded. The weeks after that were better, but I still felt like I was going to faint. When I made the basketball team, the practices became more tiring and I had negative thoughts about incomplete projects and homework. How did I overcome it? Well, I didn't really have some sort of plan to avoid being exhausted but, I began to adapt to the schedule and enjoyed the basketball and skating. By that time, I was able to complete my homework without being overwhelmed. This challenge shows a connection to Ally because Ally has to adapt to the different schools she goes to every year, like I had to adapt to a new schedule. This challenge taught me that if you try something new, you're not necessarily going to be great at it, but you should never lose hope and stay positive because no one is perfect.

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The challenge that I faced was when I came to Canada, everything was different (since I use to live in Brazil). Even though I was born in Canada, when I was 3 years old I moved to Brazil. It was very hard to learn the language, English was basically a new language to me. Now I find English much easier to speak and understand, even though I still make a few mistakes. I overcame it by improving my writing skills at school. I think that my challenge relates to Ally because she tries to fit in, like how I used to when I did not understand English.

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The challenge that I faced was when I had to move from a big city to a small town of 1500 people. I really missed the city and actually preferred it. I missed all my friends and found it kind of frustrating to not be able to get to a bus stop or go shopping without having to drive. School wasn't that big of an issue for me, but it was the first time that I had to come to school being very shy, instead of being a clueless, joyful toddler. Overcoming this wasn't easy, because I wasn't that happy there. Though, I managed to make some friends and get to know the place. Eventually, I became familiar with everyone and enjoyed the tranquility of the country. A couple of years later, I moved back to the city. I was happy that I had experienced life outside the city and couldn't help but dream about what it would be like if I returned. I am not exactly sure how this would relate to Ally, but I think it is similar because her Grandfather's death affected her life greatly, and this story affected mine. I also learned another thing from living in the country, that bug repellent is a miracle.

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One challenge I once faced in my life was when we were on a trip to Hong Kong one summer, my sister got seriously sick, and one day when were having lunch, my grandma told me that my sister may have to go to the hospital. I was extremely worried that our vacation would end. But then I realized that the vacation was not important at the moment. Each night, from that day I would pray for my sister so that she would become healed. I overcame this when I found out that my sister was going to be fine as my grandfather, who is a doctor, said that she would be well-cared for, with my parents and doctors by her side. When my sister finally recovered we were heading back to Toronto. I was so relieved that my sister was back to a healthy girl once again. A connection that I can make with Ally is that we both had difficulties in our lives with people that we loved. Just like in the book, Ally was protecting her brother from Shay and her bullying, while I was trying to protect my sister and her health with the help of doctors and nurses. Honestly, I think that doctors these days have really aided and helped us with medical concerns such as diseases and sicknesses. I couldn't be more thankful for the doctors and nurses that I have in my life. I think that my sister got ill because of the weather conditions in Asia which were humid each day. However, each human being is unlike and will adapt different conditions at different cities. Thankfully, the rest of my family was able to handle the weather conditions in Hong Kong and help out with my sister's concerns.

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One challenge I faced was when my uncle that I was very close to was in an accident about one month ago. When I found out I was sad and confused. But I remember that one day were I was told that he was going to be alright it was a sigh of relief and hope. Hope that tomorrow is going to get better. Today he is still not able to walk but I know he is OK. But no matter what not one second goes by were I don't stop thinking of him and I will never stop loving him no matter what he looks like. This is like how Ally lost her grandfather and is common for her to say " I miss grandpa".