The Little Book Of Retorts is a short guide for teenagers on how to beat the bullies. It is a non-fiction self-help book. It suggests a fresh and different approach to being bullied, giving examples of what to say in reply to unpleasant comments and how to say it. It is set out in sections which include information on the reasons for bullying, why people become victims and techniques for dealing with fear and anxiety. Deliberately brief and intended to be user friendly in order to appeal to the teen market, the main section details retorts which are illustrated with appealing animal cartoon figures