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OLDER FICTION
Littman, Sarah Darer

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235 pp. | Scholastic | April, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-545-05235-1 $16.99
(4) YA Through journal entries and conversations, sixteen-year-old Janie, a bulimic, describes her stay in a psychiatric hospital. The story centers on Janie's therapy sessions and the conflicts between patient groups (e.g., the Barfers and the Starvers). While Janie's recovery is a bit too quick, Littman's portrayal of the issues surrounding eating disorders is honest and effective. Reading list, websites.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

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