A review by ruthjennings23
Fatty Legs by Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, Christy Jordan-Fenton

4.0

It is difficult to rate a book which somebody’s true story of trauma but Based on the writing and presentation of the story I would give this 4 stars. I enjoyed the perspective of the book and how we saw the perception of events not only the facts. It was Cleary thoughtfully written and wasn’t graphic trauma dumping, meaning it is a perfect book for all ages but especially younger children to introduce residential schools. It was very personal and the main character by the end felt like a person I know because her character was very clearly represented. The only reason that I wouldn’t give it five stars is that it was too simple there wasn’t an interesting plot so much a collection of moments and it didn’t introduce new ideas to me.