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Aug 15, 2021Vanessa_A1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is all about finding confidence in yourself. Virginia has a "picture perfect" family. She is trying to see the real her instead of what others want her to be or look. Lastly, I love the book because it teaches you a lot about…
Mar 03, 2016JCLBeckyC rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Good, but not great. Published thirteen years ago, it doesn't quite hold up today. Ginny is unbelievably pathetic throughout most of the story, and only toward the Hollywood-like ending does she-surprise-develop some confidence. Normally I…
Jun 23, 2015Rach2021 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I thought that this book was going to be extremely boring, but it's actually really interesting :)
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Nov 04, 2013Black_Dog_300 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely love this book. Nobody should feel left out just because o their body size. If you friends tell you your fat and bug you about it, Your kindness, not your jean size. The weight of love, not the weight on the scale. YOU not…
Aug 28, 2013Mkowalikk rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This my favourite book so far!!!!! It made me cry a bit because of her struggle through her weight problem. Plus it made me laugh at some parts!! I would give this book an A+++++!!!!! ;)
Aug 06, 2013AngelFire101 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really,really funny book!
Mar 10, 2013
I think this is an amazing book. I recommend this book parents to your daughters. I remember reading this book when it first came out. Growing up I was always the heaviest person on my family, and I even felt the same way Virginia did at…
Nov 06, 2012VioletEyed rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Such an absolutely fantastic book !
Aug 28, 2012
This was a well-written book and very effective in dealing with the topic of body image in teens
Mar 31, 2012
then i lent it to my brother.and he hated it so he gave it to his girlfriend. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Mar 16, 2012
I LOVED this book! Coming from a person who is slightly "larger-than-average" it really helped put everything into perspective :)
Sep 19, 2011abrown97 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
great book, i couldn't put it down
Jul 07, 2011loonylovesgood rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome book. I loved it, one of the best YA books I have ever read. Virginia is an amazing lead character, one that many teen girls could relate to. I couldn't put it down!
fairbae
Apr 23, 2011fairbae rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A great read for any young feminist.
Jul 10, 2010E_Kazan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I agree, it was beautiful! It changed the way I see things. It was written in a way that everyone will enjoy. Well done Carolyn Mackler!