•	Author: 		 Marilyn Sachs •	Illustrator: 		 Louis Glanzman •	Publisher: A Dell Yearling Book New York, NY U.S.A 1981
Veronica had a good idea who had been throwing her coat off the hook and putting tacks on her seat-the same kid who was tormenting her with those maddening jingles. Peter Wedemeyer.
Peter had been asking for it. He was new in the class, and every new kid sooner or later had to be educated. Nobody else in the class would dare to tangle with her. They'd all been through it already one way or another. The girls were easy, but Veronica didn't really enjoy fighting with girls. They just stood there and cried. The boys were more interesting. Frank Scacalossi, for instance. But Veronica's strategy failed again and again with Peter, who, although he only came up to her shoulder, outfoxed her each time she got within reach of him. She needed a new weapon to beat Peter.
One day something new happened to Veronica. She did something she had never done before and discovered that the "weapon" she had been searching for was one she had possessed all along.
Story of an 11-year-old girl bully told with reality and explores a pathway to reconciliation. Adults may quake at Veronica's bullying, but children will recognize and understand with sympathy this anti-heroine.
Paperback has complete cover with no creases in spine, no tears, and few storage impresses or creases. Prior owner's name in ink on front cover. All corners are square. Interior is tight, clean, and unmarked. Pages are lightly tanned.
•	Size: 12mo – over 6¾ - 7¾” tall, 156pp. •	Condition: Good Plus Paperback – Book Club Edition. Privately owned copy. Very usable copy.
	 Copyright 1968. Printed in U.S.A. by arrangement with Doubleday & Company, Inc. Stated Book Club Edition, this copy from 4th Dell printing--December 1981. Yearling reader codes: RL: 5.6/008-0 12. ISBN: 0-440-79205-3. No LCCN nor MSR.
Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:
Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.” Booksellers need similar grading to describe this...
Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates with title still in print.
Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.
Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)
Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Usually requires repair to be usable.
Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.
1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.