The book I just finished reading was The Fat Boy Chronicles. I had to read it for health class. I thought it was really interesting to read some actual journal entries from an obese boy's point of view about his daily struggle. I connected with the main character, Jimmy, because I'm also a freshman who is a new student. He went through things that a teenage boy shouldn't have to deal with such as a murder in his town, his best friend running away from home, liking a girl who cuts herself, and worse of all getting tormented daily by bullies.
The book I am about to start reading is The List by Siobhan Vivian. I chose this book because it takes place in a high school so I thought it could be relatable.
I read that during first trimester! I also thought it was interesting to read a story told from the perspective of someone who's bullied for their weight. It helps you to understand what some people may be going through. It also helps you to put yourself in their shoes before you say something that could hurt their feelings.
ReplyDeleteI think The Fat Boy Chronicles sounds really interesting. It's always good to get a new perspective on life, and sometimes you realize- hey maybe we aren't so different after all! I read The List last year, and it is a great book. I don't want to give too much away, because the plot is really interesting. The main characters (all teenage girls) are all very relatable.
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