About the book
A Printz Honor winner!
Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this poignant debut novel-in-verse.
Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. 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. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. It's also where she can get away from her pushy mom, who thinks criticizing Ellie's weight will motivate her to diet. Fortunately, Ellie has allies in her dad, her therapist, and her new neighbor, Catalina, who loves Ellie for who she is. With this support buoying her, Ellie might finally be able to cast aside the Fat Girl Rules and starfish in real life--by unapologetically being her own fabulous self.
Editions of Starfish
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781984814500
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781984814524
- EBook
- ISBN 9781984814517
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593341667
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593341674
Read an Excerpt
A Printz Honor winner!
Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this poignant debut novel-in-verse.
Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. 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. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. It's also where she can get away from her pushy mom, who thinks criticizing Ellie's weight will motivate her to diet. Fortunately, Ellie has allies in her dad, her therapist, and her new neighbor, Catalina, who loves Ellie for who she is. With this support buoying her, Ellie might finally be able to cast aside the Fat Girl Rules and starfish in real life--by unapologetically being her own fabulous self.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starfish about?
A Printz Honor winner!
Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this poignant debut novel-in-verse.
Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. 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. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. It's also where she can get away from her pushy mom, who thinks criticizing Ellie's weight will motivate her to diet. Fortunately, Ellie has allies in her dad, her therapist, and her new neighbor, Catalina, who loves Ellie for who she is. With this support buoying her, Ellie might finally be able to cast aside the Fat Girl Rules and starfish in real life--by unapologetically being her own fabulous self.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Starfish?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Starfish?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781984814500
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Starfish?
Lisa Fipps
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Starfish is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781984814500) and paperback(ISBN 9781984814524) and ebook(ISBN 9781984814517) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593341667) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593341674)
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