  | Light enough to float Author: Seal, Lauren | |
| Price: $23.98 | ||
Summary:
When fourteen-year-old Evie is diagnosed with anorexia, she begins the slow process of recovery with the help of caregivers and peers who are battling their own disordered-eating habits.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: UG Reading Level: 7.10 Points: 4.0 Quiz: 553603 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/01/24)
School Library Journal (10/18/24)
Booklist (10/15/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/09/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 10/15/2024 Evie can’t quiet the voices in her head telling her to count calories and that she’s a burden on her family. After she’s dropped off at a treatment hospital for eating disorders, Evie is being watched while she eats, attending therapy sessions, and feeling more alone than ever. As her treatment continues, she slowly opens herself to the people around her and accepts the help she needs. In this raw novel in verse, Evie’s concern about food and taking up space is fueled by her anxiety, which also has her picking at her scalp. The story unfolds with sparse details, and while by the end Evie finds hope, things aren’t wrapped up in a nice bow. Readers should proceed with caution about the sensitive and painful details shared about Evie’s journey, but this could be a good pick for those wanting to understand what others are going through. An emotionally complex novel that that will stick in readers’ minds. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
