Larger-than-Life Lara by Dandi Daley Mackall is a book about bullying. Yes. That's it. Of course in every story, there's more to it than a simple word, but in this case, the main objective is that. It's written in the perspective of a 10 year old. Grammar and sentence structure may be questionable, but based on what the author is trying to achieve in authenticity of a 10 year old's  narration, it's successful.  Larger-Than-Life Lara is a good story. It's good despite all the minor qualms I have with it. It's good simply because it focused on one social issue (bullying) and was able to deliver the impact it has on kids and others.  There are other issues from other characters that lurks in the background, but the author doesn't dive into it, but remain focus on Lara and bullying.  True, we meet Laney, our narrator and does get to know a little more about her, but even Laney narrates and says this story is about Lara.  There are some realistic elements in Larger-Than-Life Lara and definitely a great story to read with kids and discuss the ramifications of the actions in the book. Again, I would not dwell too much on grammar and writing, but focus on the theme at hand.  It's profound, simple and worth a read, especially if parents would like a starting point to discuss this social epidemic.