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244 pages • first pub 2003 (view editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780763659790
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Edition Pub Date: 21 February 2012
A reader who enjoys candid, humorous explorations of teenage self-acceptance amidst family chaos and societal pressures would find this book ideal.
Description
Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves has a larger-than-average body and a plus-size inferiority complex, especially when she compares herself to her slim, brilliant, picture-perfect family. But that’s before a shocking phone call — and a horrifying a...
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emotional: 72%
reflective: 50%
funny: 45%
hopeful: 42%
lighthearted: 30%
inspiring: 25%
challenging: 15%
adventurous: 10%
sad: 10%
relaxing: 7%
dark: 5%
informative: 2%
tense: 2%
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Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual assault, Rape, Self harmMinor
Vomit, Genocide244 pages • first pub 2003 (view editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780763659790
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Edition Pub Date: 21 February 2012
A reader who enjoys candid, humorous explorations of teenage self-acceptance amidst family chaos and societal pressures would find this book ideal.
Description
Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves has a larger-than-average body and a plus-size inferiority complex, especially when she compares herself to her slim, brilliant, picture-perfect family. But that’s before a shocking phone call — and a horrifying a...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 72%
reflective: 50%
funny: 45%
hopeful: 42%
lighthearted: 30%
inspiring: 25%
challenging: 15%
adventurous: 10%
sad: 10%
relaxing: 7%
dark: 5%
informative: 2%
tense: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual assault, Rape, Self harmMinor
Vomit, Genocide