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Willowdean Wood, a sixteen‑year‑old living in a modest Texas town, feels relentlessly judged for her weight and her appearance. Determined to show that she is more than a "fat girl," she joins forces with a group of misfits to compete in the local beauty pageant organized by her mother. Amid the chaos of rehearsals, camaraderie, and self‑realization, Willowdean also confronts growing feelings for a co‑worker who has shown interest in her, challenging both her doubts and her hope for acceptance.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Julie Murphy
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