The Fat Girl

By Marilyn Sachs

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Jeff Lyons can’t stand Ellen de Luca, the fat girl in his ceramics class. She’s huge, clumsy, can’t throw a pot to save her life, and stares at Jeff all the time. But he’s a “nice guy” and feels terrible when Ellen overhears his hurtful remarks about her. The “crumbs of kindness” he tosses her way soon turn into advice on weight loss, college, clothes, hair . . . and, to everyone’s surprise, good-looking Jeff actually dumps his pretty girlfriend to be with the fat girl! Re-creating Ellen is a labor of love, Jeff thinks. But as her pounds melt away, Jeff resents the happy, independent young woman he has unleashed. Where is the gratitude for all he’s done for her? With this darkly ironic take on the classic Pygmalion tale, Marilyn Sachs offers young readers a candid portrayal of what happens when the intoxicating thrill of control is confused with love.

About the Author(s)

Marilyn Sachs is the author of more than forty books, including A Pocket Full of Seeds, Lost In America, and First Impressions, and was a National Book Award finalist for The Bears' House. She lives in San Francisco.

  • Paperback ISBN: 9780738710006
  • Ebook ISBN: 9780738725116
  • Reading Age: from 14 to 18 years
  • Interest Age: from 12 to 18 years
  • Paperback dimensions: 5 x 7 in
  • Publication date: Apr 08, 2007
  • Rights/Sales territory: Worldwide
  • Format: Paperback | Ebook
  • Pages: 240
  • Imprint: Flux
  • Subjects:
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Eating Disorders & Body Image
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Dating & Sex
    YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

Reviews of The Fat Girl:

"Compelling and discussion-provoking …" —Booklist


"Gripping." —Publishers Weekly

Awards received by The Fat Girl:

ALA Best Book for Young Adults

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