![]() ![]() It’s also where she can get away from her pushy mom, who thinks criticizing Ellie’s weight will motivate her to diet. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. ![]() To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules–like “no making waves,” “avoid eating in public,” and “don’t move so fast that your body jiggles.” And she’s found her safe space–her swimming pool–where she feels weightless in a fat-obsessed world. Find out more about how I review books here.Įllie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this poignant debut novel-in-verse.Įver since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she’s been bullied about her weight. When you click on and/or purchase from some links, I make a portion of the sale. Note: This post contains affiliate links. This was a difficult read due to all the bullying, but there were so many things I loved about it. Ellie is a middle school student dealing with bullying and fatphobia both from other students and from her own family. Starfish by Lisa Fipps is a middle grade novel told in verse. ![]()
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