Description
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.
Title Details
Author: |
Lang, Diane |
Publisher: |
Sleeping Bear Press |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2010 |
Number of Pages: |
224 |
Interest Age: |
14 |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
5.2 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
9 |
Reading Age: |
13 |