In "Fat Camp" by Deborah Blumenthal, the story follows a group of teenagers who struggle with body image and self-acceptance at a weight-loss camp. Among them is the protagonist, who feels out of place and battles her own insecurities while forced to confront the pressures of fitting into societal beauty standards. As the summer unfolds, friendships are forged, challenges are faced, and personal growth occurs. The narrative explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the journey toward self-love, illustrating how the characters learn to embrace their individuality and redefine what it means to be truly healthy and happy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2006 by New American Library .

Deborah Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and the author of two BookSense 76 winners, including Aunt Claireis Yellow Beehive Hair. She worked as a home design columnist for New Yorkis Newsday, and her stories have appeared in national magazines such as The Washington Post, Family Circle, and Cosmopolitan. A native New Yorker, Blumenthal now lives in Houston, Texas, and works as a full-time writer.