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standing up to authority

Books about standing up to authority for readers of all ages.

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The sinister regent

Hope Erica Schultz

Ages 8–12courageadventure

Cover of Robin Hood (Dk Readers, Level 4)

Robin Hood (Dk Readers, Level 4)

Angela Bull

Ages 6–10justicecourage

Cover of The Demon Headmaster Takes over (Demon Headmaster Adventure)

The Demon Headmaster Takes over (Demon Headmaster Adventure)

Gillian Cross

Ages 9–13mysteryfriendship

Cover of Facing the Demon Headmaster

Facing the Demon Headmaster

Gillian Cross

Ages 9–13couragefriendship

Cover of The Demon Headmaster Strikes Again (Demon Headmaster)

The Demon Headmaster Strikes Again (Demon Headmaster)

Gillian Cross

Ages 10–14mysterycourage

Cover of My Teacher Fried My Brains

My Teacher Fried My Brains

Bruce Coville

Ages 8–12humorfriendship

Cover of Robin Hood to the rescue

Robin Hood to the rescue

Walt Disney Productions

Ages 4–8heroismjustice

Cover of Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Howard Pyle

Ages 8–14couragejustice