The Weight of Words

Twelve-year-old Mari feels like she’s stuck in the middle of a nightmare. Puberty hit her hard, leaving her with curves that make her look more like 15. As if adjusting to her new body wasn’t tough enough, her mom, Nora, constantly criticizes her figure. With her mom more focused on her new boyfriend, Mari feels completely left behind. And with the holidays looming, Mari dreads the family gatherings where everyone always has something to say about her weight. At school, things aren’t much better. The popular kids bully her, and though she has two loyal friends—Gigi and Kelsey—she still feels alone. Gigi's mom is always working, and Kelsey is too shy to stand up for anyone, even herself. But things start to change when Jaxon, an 8th-grade boy, steps into her world. He’s cool and confident and becomes her protector when things get rough. As their friendship grows, Mari experiences her first crush and discovers a strength she never knew she had. Can Mari learn to rise above the bullies, stand up to her family’s criticism, and maybe even find herself along the way? -social anxiety -body shaming -bullying -Self esteem
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Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Allen, Dyani
Binding: Paperback
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