Struyk-Bonn, Chris. Nice Girls Endure. Capstone Publishers 2017 256p 16.95 978-1-63079-047-9 ms/hs Conflict
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Chelsea has been overweight ever since she can remember, but
she is too “nice” to object to the teasing of other kids, her mother’s constant
concern about her, and the horror of getting through each day at school. On top
of that, she is lonely because she has no friends, just her wonderful and
loving father, with whom she shares a love of movies and popcorn, and who is
also overweight. In this first-person narrative, Chelsea learns to speak up for
herself and tell the world to stop harassing her about her weight. She also
finds friends at school who support and understand her. The novel will resonate
with kids who feel like social outcasts, especially those with a physical
difference or disability. In addition,
Chelsea is a likable and creative protagonist who figures out a way to solve
her main problems, which are low self-esteem and social anxiety, all on her own
but with the support of others along the way.
A great read for middle- and high-school girls.
Summary: Chelsea has been overweight ever since
she can remember, but she is too “nice” to object to the teasing of other kids,
her mother’s constant concern about her, and the horror of getting through each
day at school. On top of that, she is lonely because she has no friends, just her
wonderful and loving father.
Teasing-Fiction, Friendship-Fiction, Body
image-Fiction --Carol
Kennedy
