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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2014 | Grades 9 and Up
Gr 10 Up—At nearly 400 pounds, Greg is determined to shed his excess weight while making a documentary of the process. One day, Greg and his friend, Quinn, witness the lacrosse team involved in brutal hazing rituals, which Greg captures on film. Quinn wants to go to the principal, who is also the coach, but Greg convinces his friend that they need to record more evidence. Eventually, fellow film-geek, Ella, is drawn into the affair, as is Ollie, another boy desperate to lose weight. Devine describes the hazing and other bullying in explicit detail, ma...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on March 1, 2015
This intense, hard-hitting novel takes an up-close look at timely issues including teen obesity, bullying, and high-school sports hazing. Greg is a relatable protagonist who deals with a realistic set of challenges, such as losing weight despite his unhealthy upb...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on March 1, 2015
This intense, hard-hitting novel takes an up-close look at timely issues including teen obesity, bullying, and high-school sports hazing. Greg is a relatable protagonist who deals with a realistic set of challenges, such as losing weight despite his unhealthy upb...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
