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.
Author: Diane Lang, Michael Buchanan
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 04/16/2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781585365432
Language: English
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