Chosen to compete in the camp's bathing ugly contest because of her weight, Betsy decides to push the idea to its limit and force the campers to rethink their ideas about the importance of outward appearance.
This is the book to read, regardless of body type/size. Readers will emphasive with the overweight protaganist surrounded by body concious girls at her summer camp. An amusing and realistic point of view, this book will appeal to young readers for sure.
A Great Book For The Summer
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book tells of the trials and tribulations that a shy, overweight girl must endure when she is sent to summer camp for the first time. The humiliation of having a Bathing Beauty contest and a Bathing Ugly contest for the prettiest and ugliest campers is described and the feelings of the female protagonist are explored. It's an ideal book for those who may be going away to summer camp this year or for anyone who may need help in being compassionate towards those who aren't rail thin, bathing beauties.
The Perfect Book for Summer Camp
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is an excellent book to give to any pre-adolescent female who is going away to cummer camp. It tells the problems and inner turmoil an overweight girl suffers when she goes away to summer camp for the first time. The story will teach a child about having compassion and sensitivity to others. Girls who may feel awkward and unattractive can identify with the protagonist's plight and begin to understand how often females are judged solely by their appearances hence the named Bathing Ugly instead of Bathing Beauty.
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