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Description
Eating Disorders by Trudi Strain Trueit provides a factual overview of the symptoms, causes, and different types of eating disorders and explains available treatment options. The book describes the devastating effects of these illnesses through first-person narratives shared by teenagers who have experienced them firsthand. Targeted at middle-grade readers, it combines medical information with personal stories to give insight into the impact of eating disorders.
Quick Summary
This book features real teens sharing their own experiences with eating disorders, giving readers an authentic peek into challenges many young people face through voices that feel like a friend talking to you. The firsthand accounts make heavy topics feel approachable while showing both the struggle and the path toward recovery. If your kid liked "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson or "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher, they'll find that same powerful teen storytelling about a tough but important topic. Perfect for kids ages 10-14 in grades 5-8 who want real stories about overcoming adversity.