by Suzanne SuppleeSummary: Back in elementary school, Rosemary wore a puffy green jacket to school one day. Rosemary is a little overweight. Kids can be cruel, and that day she inherited the unfortunate nickname of "Artichoke." As if her classmates' teasing wasn't enough, her mom and her aunt push her to lose weight, even going so far as to buy her a treadmill. Many things happen to Rosemary all at once--she decides to try a crash diet, a boy at school starts to show some interest, she makes a friend who loves to run, and her mom gets cancer. As Rosemary deals with all of these little life surprises, she makes some important and meaningful discoveries about what is important and the person she wants to become.
My thoughts: Great cover, right?! This is definitely one of my top two favorite books of the 08-09 school year. Rosemary is one of the most well-drawn characters I have had the pleasure to meet in a long time. This story could very easily have become trite and cliché, but Ms. Supplee keeps it fresh with unexpected outcomes, hilarious situations, and realistic voices. I rooted for Rosemary all the way, biting my nails the whole time, hoping the best for her. How great is it when a character becomes real to you? Meet Rosemary--you're going to love her.
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