Skinny (novel)
 Cover of the first edition paperback | |
| Author | Ibi Kaslik |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication date | 2004 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback) |
| Pages | 247 |
Skinny is the debut novel by Canadian author Ibi Kaslik, first published by HarperCollins in Canada in May 2004.[1][2] It appeared on the New York Times best sellers list[3] for two consecutive weeks in 2008.
Summary
Skinny is about a girl who lives with her father, step mother and 2 step sisters, both pretty, skinny, and popular. Her mother died when she was 10 and since then she has eaten to comfort her loss. "Skinny" is a voice in her ear telling her constantly how ugly and fat she is. As she makes her journey to change she is helped along by her father and her best friend, Rat.
References
- ↑ "Upcoming Books by New and Emerging Writers". The Ottawa Citizen. 2004-04-18. p. C10. ISSN 0839-3222. ProQuest 240738145.
- ↑ Koepke, Melora (2004-07-03). "The real lives of teenage girls". The Vancouver Sun. p. D15. ISSN 0832-1299. ProQuest 242336922.
- ↑ NY Times: Children's Best Sellers, January 27th 2008