| Huge Reprint Edition Contributor(s): Paley, Sasha (Author) |
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ISBN: 1416957952 ISBN-13: 9781416957959 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: Hilarious and immediately relatable, this novel about first love, friendship, and self-acceptance tells the story of two teenage girls--both overweight--who meet, then clash, at a weight-loss camp. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2007003510 |
| Lexile Measure: 880 |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 5.62" W x 8.2" (0.55 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem - Topical - Friendship - Event - Summer Camp |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 116157 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: TWO ROOMATES. ONE GOAL. BIG PROBLEM. April's been saving all year to afford Wellness Canyon (aka Fat Camp) and she can't wait to start losing weight. Wil's wealthy health-nut parents are forcing her to go to the camp, but Wil is determined to get revenge by gaining weight. They're supposed to work together to meet their weight-loss goals. But Wil's leading April on hikes to 7-Eleven, April's relentless pep is driving Wil to hit her secret stash of Godiva, and soon they're both crushing on the same guy. With April as committed to the cause as Wil is determined to undermine the system, this summer's going to be about more than just counting calories.... |
Contributor Bio(s): Paley, Sasha: - Sasha Paley grew up in Chicago, where she spent a lot of time writing in cafés and attempting to flirt with guys from Northwestern. Sasha now lives in New York City, where she still spends a lot of time writing in cafés and working on her flirting skills. |