I really enjoyed reading Starfish. I read it in just a few hours, I didn't want to put it down (only had to put it down to have a good cry a few times). Ellie's story was heartbreaking and then she found her voice. As someone that has struggled my whole life with my weight, this book really hit home for me. Thank goodness I didn't have a mother like hers but I was bullied at school very terribly. Thank goodness for her dad, think he was her rock through all this. I think a lot of people would relate to this book. The writing style wasn't what I am normally used to but it made the book very unique. I hope the author writes more about Ellie and her family. I want to know how everything turns out for her in the next years as she grows up more. Any young person needs to read this to know that they are not alone when it comes to people bulling. Glad I stumbled upon this book and took a chance on this new to me author.