The Fat Boy Chronicles Author:Diane Lang, Michael Buchanan It’s bad enough being the new kid, but as a freshman, Jimmy finds school less enjoyable than many of his classmates.Standing 5’5” and weighing 187 pounds, he’s subjected to a daily barrage of taunts and torments. His only sources of comfort are his family, his youth group, and his favorite foods. When his English teacher ... more »assigns a journal as a writing project, Jimmy chronicles not only his struggles but also his aspirations to lose weight and win the girl of his dreams.Inspired by a true story and told in first-person journal entries, The Fat Boy Chronicles brings to life the pain and isolation felt by many overweight teenagers as they try to find their way in a world obsessed with outward beauty.« less