The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things
Author: Carolyn Mackler
An overweight teen is sure that she’s the weakest link in her high-powered family – until her handsome, athletic, star-student brother has a shocking fall from grace.Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves has a larger-than-average body and a plus-size inferiority complex. She lives on the Web, snarfs junk food, and follows the Fat Girl Code of Conduct.” Her stuttering best frie….Read More
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