<DIV><DIV>Cliques can make you sick. If you&rsquo;re on the outside, you&rsquo;re treated like dirt. And if you&rsquo;re on the inside, you have to follow the rules. Who needs more rules at school? <br> <br> Written for every kid who has ever felt excluded or trapped by a clique, this book blends humor with practical advice as it tackles a serious subject. <br> <br> Trevor Romain starts by explaining what cliques are and why they exist: because everyone wants to have friends. He reveals why some cliques are so annoying&mdash;and often full of phonies. And he shares the secret to being popular: just be yourself! <br> <br> Trevor knows how to get through to kids. As readers smile at his cartoons and laugh at his jokes, they&rsquo;ll also be learning skills they need to make and keep friends&mdash;real friends, not people who pretend to be cool.<br> <br> They&rsquo;ll discover that some supposedly &ldquo;popular&rdquo; kids are lonely and miserable inside. And they&rsquo;ll pick up important self-esteem tips that will help them feel good about themselves (because there&rsquo;s no need to let a bad clique spoil a perfectly good day).<br> <br> </DIV>