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Reviewed by Emily Ashby

For Nolan Byrd (Devon Werkheiser), daily life at Cedar Valley Junior High is an obstacle course unlike any other. When he's not making awkward conversation with his long-time crush, Isabel (Francia Almendarez), or avoiding uncomfortable confrontations with former best friend Max (Kendre Berry), Nolan can usually be found dodging torment from his nemesis -- notorious bully Bubba Bixby (Andrew Caldwell). When a social studies assignment about injustice starts Nolan's wheels turning, he devises a plan for retaliation against Bubba. Under the pseudonym "Shredderman," Nolan gathers video clips of the bully's misdeeds and posts them on his shredderman.com Web site for the world to see. Delighted to see Bubba in the hot seat for once, his peers hail the mysterious cyber personality as a victim's hero. Nolan then sets his sights on Bubba's dad (Daniel Roebuck), a local businessman who's covertly plotting to turn the town's scenic pond into a sewage plant. But when his fan base starts to turn against him and romance heats up between Mr. Bixby and the school's principal (Mindy Sterling), Nolan must triumph over all kinds of adversity to save his reputation -- and the town's beautiful focal point.

Is It Any Good?

3

Adapted from a best-selling book by Wendelin Van Draanen, SHREDDERMAN RULES is a lively story with a strong cast that brings the woes of junior high life home for young viewers, who will probably really enjoy the relatable characters and storyline. But the cyberbullying plot might hit a little too close to home for parents concerned about their tweens' Web use. If your kids watch, be sure to caution them against using the Internet to ostracize or retaliate against their own peers. (For our complete guide to keeping kids safe and smart online, click here.)

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