![]() ![]() Yet, that is one of the strengths of this book: the honesty. Ellie is such a sweet character and my heart broke for her so many times throughout the course of this book. ![]() ![]() Lisa Fipps has such powerful, vivid writing, even while writing sparsely as one does in a verse novel. Eventually, her father gets her mother to ease off by taking Ellie to a therapist who helps her accept her body and defend herself against bullies. Her mom is also pushing for gastric bypass surgery for Ellie. At school, bullying intensifies when a chair breaks after Ellie sits on it. The family loves food and welcome Ellie with open arms, never judging her for her weight. Thankfully, after Viv moves, Ellie finds a friend in her new neighbor Catalina and her family. Ellie is feeling more disheartened because her friend Viv who is also plus-sized is moving away. Her mom controls her diet, monitoring her portions and choosing lackluster “healthy” alternatives. Even her older brother and sister make fun of her weight. Starfish features Ellie, a fat girl who has been bullied for her weight since she wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash in the pool. ![]()
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