About This Book
This compelling young adult novel introduces Robin, a fifteen-year-old protagonist grappling with significant challenges. After her best friend moves away, Robin feels isolated and struggles with her body image, leading to low self-esteem. She becomes entangled in an inappropriate relationship with an older neighbor, against a backdrop of adults described as 'sexually unfaithful and physically beautiful.' The story also features humorous stepparents, adding a layer of complex family dynamics. It's a sharp, fast-paced read that explores themes of self-worth, friendship, and recognizing genuine affection, making it suitable for mature middle school and high school readers.
Surrounded by sexually unfaithful and physically beautiful adults, a fifteen-year-old fat girl misses her best friend who has recently moved, gives in to an older neighbor's sexual advances, and fails to recognize that a handsome black classmate likes her as she is.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Robin's best friend moving away impact her choices and feelings?
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What does this book say about self-worth and how we see ourselves versus how others see us?
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How does Robin's experience with the older neighbor make you feel? What could she have done differently, or what support did she need?
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The book mentions 'funniest stepparents.' How do the adults in Robin's life, both good and bad, influence her journey?
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What does it mean to be 'liked as you really are'? How does Robin eventually start to understand this?
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How can we support friends who might be going through similar difficult situations as Robin?
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