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The Fat Boy Chronicles

Diane Lang

Winner:NAPPA Gold Awards -Ages 12 & Up (2010)
It's bad enough being the new kid, but as a freshman, Jimmy finds school less enjoyable than many of his classmates. Standing 5'5" and weighing 187 pounds, he's subjected to a daily barrage of taunts and torments. His only sources of comfort are his family, his youth group, and his favorite foods. When his English teacher assigns a journal as a writing project, Jimmy chronicles not only his struggles but also his aspirations - to lose weight and win the girl of his dreams. Inspired by a true story and told in first-person journal entries, The Fat Boy Chronicles brings to life the pain and isolation felt by many overweight teenagers as they try to find their way in a world obsessed with outward beauty.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
  • Publish Date: Apr 16th, 2010
  • Pages: 224
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.90in - 5.90in - 0.70in - 0.80lb
  • EAN: 9781585365432
  • Recommended age: 12-16
  • Categories: Social Themes - Bullying