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