Fat Boy Cronicles

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A movie and a book, both with the same name. The movie was available on Netflix. The book is published by Sleeping Bear Press in Ann Arbor , Michigan .
Author is Diane Lang and Michael Buchanan
It's bad enough being the new kid, but as a high school freshman, Jimmy finds school less enjoyable than many of his classmates. Standing 5'5" and weighing 188 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 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.