Books like Empty by K. M. Walton
Deeply depressed after her father cheated on and divorced her mother, 17-year-old Adele has gained over 70 pounds and is being bullied and abused at school. Despite her weight gain, she faces a series of setbacks including a father who cheats on her mother, being called fat, and being the target for a rape. However, Adele finds strength in her siblings and family support to overcome these challenges.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: K. M. Walton
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