Written in verse (which I love!), this is the story of girl so bullied because of her weight, that it broke me just reading about it. The bullying comes from all directions it seems: family, school, doctors. Ellie’s learned the Fat Girl Rules for survival. The lifelines in her life are her pug, her dad, and her best friend. Thing are coming to a breaking point. There is only so much hate and vitriol a person can take. Fortunately for Ellie, help comes in a couple unexpected ways.
I really loved this book. Yes it did break me. I recognized too much of the bullying from my own life. I think we all have battled those demons. Why are we so mean to each other? Why do we judge so harshly? Because of that, this is such an important book. Anyone experiencing bullying can relate to Ellie and her friends. And everyone can learn and grow, as Ellie did, to speak for themselves. To believe in themselves. To be a force for good. Highly recommend. I’d also recommend reading this with your kids. This book can be a powerful conversation opener. There are hard and big feelings explored and they can be triggering.
I really loved this book. Yes it did break me. I recognized too much of the bullying from my own life. I think we all have battled those demons. Why are we so mean to each other? Why do we judge so harshly? Because of that, this is such an important book. Anyone experiencing bullying can relate to Ellie and her friends. And everyone can learn and grow, as Ellie did, to speak for themselves. To believe in themselves. To be a force for good. Highly recommend. I’d also recommend reading this with your kids. This book can be a powerful conversation opener. There are hard and big feelings explored and they can be triggering.