Books like The summer I lost it by Natalie Kath
In "The Summer I Lost It," fourteen-year‑old Kat sets a personal goal: to lose weight before the new school year begins. The story follows her courageous attempts to improve her health and self‑esteem while navigating the challenges of adolescence and the pressures of growing up. Readers are invited to join Kat as she learns resilience, the value of perseverance, and the importance of staying true to herself.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Natalie Kath
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