| Nice Girls Endure Contributor(s): Struyk-Bonn, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 1630790478 ISBN-13: 9781630790479 Publisher: Switch Press OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Young Adult Fiction | Performing Arts - Music |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2016014789 |
| Lexile Measure: 840 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.7" W x 8.4" (1.30 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Self-Esteem |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A must-read for anyone who struggles to be happy in their own skin. Chelsea Duvay is so many things. She's an avid musical lover, she's a gifted singer, and she has the most perfect, beautiful feet. But no one ever notices that. All they notice is Chelsea's weight. Daily, Chelsea endures endless comments about her appearance from well-meaning adults and cruel classmates. So she keeps to herself and just tries to make it through. Don't make waves. Don't draw attention. That's how life is for Chelsea--until a special class project pushes the energetic and incessantly social Melody into Chelsea's world. As their unlikely friendship grows, Chelsea emerges from her isolated existence, and she begins to find the confidence to enjoy life. But bullies are bullies, and they remain as vicious as ever. One terrible encounter threatens to destroy everything Chelsea has worked so hard to achieve. Readers will be captivated by Chelsea's journey as she discovers the courage to declare her own beauty and self-worth, no matter what others might think. |
Contributor Bio(s): Struyk-Bonn, Chris: - Chris Struyk-Bonn is originally a Midwesterner from a small town in Iowa. Currently, she works in alternative education at a small charter school that houses its curriculum primarily online. She works with many students who have found traditional schooling to be a poor fit for them for a variety of reasons. She often finds inspiration for her stories through her students' experiences. Struyk-Bonn's first novel, WHISPER, was released in 2014 and won praise from critics in CM Magazine, Kirkus, School Library Journal and more. |