Books like Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler
Lisabeth is seventeen and living with anorexia. Despite her illness, she feels constantly fat and worthless, a struggle that mirrors the mythic weight of the Famine, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. In a story that blends psychological insight with the steadiness of a horse, Lisabeth navigates her emotional turmoil and the social pressures that fuel her eating disorder. The narrative examines the complex emotions of adolescents facing body image and self‑worth while hinting at the healing power of animal companionship.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jackie Morse Kessler
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