 | Louder than hunger Author: Schu, John | |
| Price: $9.01 | ||
Summary:
Jake volunteers at a nursing home because he likes helping people. He likes skating and singing, playing Bingo and Name That Tune, and reading mysteries and comics aloud to his teachers. He also likes avoiding people his own age . . . and the cruelty of mirrors . . . and food. How long can Jake punish himself before he truly disappears?
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.60 Points: 3.0 Quiz: 550941 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/01/24)
School Library Journal (+) (02/01/24)
Booklist (01/17/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/12/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 01/17/2024 The bullying began in seventh grade. It became unbearable in eighth—until the Voice entered Jake’s life, telling him that he could regain control by becoming invisible. By not eating. By exercising more. A diagnosis of anorexia nervosa lands Jake in Whispering Pines for treatment. In raw, free-verse poetry, Schu takes readers inside Jake’s tortured psyche during his stay as he combats the self-hating vitriol steadily supplied by the Voice. Flashbacks to happier times reveal Jake’s strong connection with his grandmother, in particular their shared love of musical theater, as well as his love of art and poetry. These memories and creative outlets—plus a new friend—become important anchors for Jake as he learns to hear the more positive voices around (and within) him. In his author’s note, Schu shares how his own experiences with disordered eating as a teen were the impetus for this story, and a resource page concludes. This candid, challenging story will speak loudly to young people grappling with disordered eating and damaged self-esteem, as they will appreciate the honesty and healing it holds. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
