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Fat Chance

Lesléa Newman
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Fat Chance

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1996

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Lesléa Newman

Fat Chance

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • 1990s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-16 years

Lexile Level

900L

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Super Short Summary

In Fat Chance by Lesléa Newman, an adolescent girl grapples with body image issues and societal pressures. As she navigates the challenges of self-acceptance and peer influence, she encounters struggles with disordered eating and self-esteem. The story highlights the importance of understanding and supporting individuals in overcoming personal battles related to physical appearance and mental health.

Emotional

Challenging

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

3.9

984 ratings

62%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fat Chance by Lesléa Newman receives mixed reviews. Readers appreciate its candid portrayal of a teen's struggle with body image and eating disorders, highlighting its emotional depth and relatability. However, some criticize the narrative as predictable and the character development as lacking complexity. Overall, it's valued for its sensitive handling of difficult topics.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fat Chance?

A reader who would enjoy Fat Chance by Lesléa Newman likely appreciates coming-of-age stories that tackle issues of body image and self-acceptance. Fans of Judy Blume's Blubber or Laurie Halse Anderson's Wintergirls may find similar thematic resonance and emotional depth.

3.9

984 ratings

62%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • 1990s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-16 years

Lexile Level

900L

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