What does Ernie really need?

Thought-provoking and entertaining as well, Calbert: The Third-Grade Cowboy tackles a timely and serious subject of school bullying to which parents of children and children themselves can actually relate with. Calbert’s story will awaken the minds of the readers to an alarming situation that continues to exist not only in the school system but generally, in today’s society. Furthermore, it represents to readers an arresting story that depicts two contrasting personalities in Calbert, an adopted child showered with love by his family and friendship by his peers and Ernie, a child longing for love from his family and friendship from others but doesn’t get one therefore ends up being the school bully.