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Synopsis
Grenville is no longer Off the Peg. Grenville is fat, very fat. He's not quite sure how it happened but it has. Sitting up makes him dizzy, getting dressed leaves him breathless, the sight of his face in the mirror is always a shock. He's not happy about it and, yes, he's had a bellyful of people telling him he should watch his figure. In fact if just one more person says anything at all about his weight Grenville might just lose it.
Is Fat appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This satirical novel explores weight gain and body image issues with humor but may include crude observations about appearance and social judgment. No violence or sexual content.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include body image issues and ableism.
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Who'll love this
Teens might appreciate the darkly comic exploration of body image and social expectations.