Chrissa Maxwell, a 10-year-old girl, faces the daunting task of adjusting to a new school in Minnesota after her family's mid-year move. Her first day at school is marked by an encounter with a trio of bullying girls, known as "The Mean Bees," who quickly make her life miserable. As the bullying escalates, Chrissa finds herself struggling to cope, especially when the most aggressive bully becomes her rival in the school's swimming competition.
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
A young girl and her companions band together to overcome the devastating impact of bullying, finding solace in the strength of their friendship and unity.