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2) Dietland
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A ... debut novel about a reclusive young woman saving up for weight loss surgery when she gets drawn into a shadowy feminist guer[r]illa group called 'Jennifer'"--
3) The Gulps
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
After their van and the killer whale water slide break down under the strain of their excessive weight, the Gulps decide to eat right and exercise.
Author
Publisher
Wordsong, an imprint of Highlights
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading--anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also obese, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey's life changes.
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Ernie, an overweight high school student and long-time target of bullies, relies on his best friend Will to watch his back until Will, overwhelmed by problems at home and guilt over his brother's death, seeks a final solution.
6) Biggie
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Henry "Biggie" Abbott has hidden behind his weight for years, and although he is the son and stepson of two of Finch, Minnesota's most famous athletes, he prefers academic success until the girl of his dreams suggests he join the baseball team, and, with his stepbrother's help, he discovers he is a great pitcher.
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