"Fattening Hut" by Pat Lowery Collins tells the story of a young girl named Maddy who is sent to a weight-loss camp by her mother. The camp, meant to help her shed pounds and build confidence, unexpectedly becomes a journey of self-discovery. Maddy grapples with her identity, the pressures of societal beauty standards, and the bonds she forms with fellow campers. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence, friendships, and self-acceptance, Maddy learns that true beauty comes from within, and that kindness towards oneself is essential on any journey toward personal growth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

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

There are 185 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2005 by Cengage Learning, Inc .