Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth-birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules - like "no making waves", "avoid eating in public", and "don't move so fast that your body jiggles". And she's found her safe space - her swimming pool - where she feels weightless in a fat-obsessed world. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. It's also where she can get away from her pushy mom, who thinks criticizing Ellie's weight will motivate her to diet. Fortunately, Ellie has allies in her dad, her therapist, and her new neighbor, Catalina, who loves Ellie for who she is. With this support buoying her, Ellie might finally be able to cast aside the Fat Girl Rules and starfish in real life - by unapologetically being her own fabulous self.

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3 hours and 28 minutes
Author

Lisa Fipps
Narrator

Jenna Lamia
Audible release date

March 9 2021
Language

English
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B08BCRYC95
Version

Unabridged
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Listening Length	3 hours and 28 minutes
Author	Lisa Fipps
Narrator	Jenna Lamia
Audible.ca Release Date	March 09 2021
Publisher	Listening Library
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B08BCRYC95
Best Sellers Rank	#42,303 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #26 in Poetry & Nursery Rhymes for Children #446 in Children's Nonfiction on Bullying #667 in Growing Up & Facts of Life for Children

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Rocki

Good for kids

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 26, 2022

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My daughter enjoy reading the book

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andy

Wholesome and empowering

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 27, 2021

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I wish books like this were out when I was a kid, this book is so cute and powerful. The reading comprehension is not too hard, the pages are small and would be very great for students in middle school and high school. It’s really enjoyable.

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Incredible

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 24, 2021

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This book is excellent for addressing body shaming in a non threatening way!

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CrowNoYami

Wonderful

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 7, 2022

I don't know how many times while reading this book I needed to stop to dry my tears. You can feel everything the main character, Ellie, does. As I was a chunky child, I related to her in nearly every aspect of this novel. That being said, I believe -anyone- who has ever felt like they weren't/aren't enough can gain something from reading this book.

My only complaint is that this novel wasn't written earlier when I was in my Splash part of my life. Learning to Starfish took so many years of my life, and I feel as though this book would have helped and will help others to figure out how to take up their space in the world, unashamed and unafraid.

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eddstello

A gem

Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on July 27, 2022

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Written in verse, STARFISH is a fast read 'cause even when it comes to tough topics like bullying and fat-shaming, it does so in such a unique way that you quickly connect with Ellie, the protagonist, and the way she copes with the painful situations in her life. It is very hurtful to realize that sometimes insecurities and fears are born at home, the place where we should feel protected and loved. I am sure that both Ellie and her story will remain in my heart forever. A magnificent debut novel by Lisa Flipps. ⭐️

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New writing style

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on September 8, 2022

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A little slow

Sarah S.

World changing

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 10, 2021

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This book speaks directly to the child I was. I've never felt my childhood school experiences more clearly seen than in this book. It is a compelling, brutal read with a hopeful finish. I want to put it in the hands of every kid like I was, every kid who stands by and allows bullying to continue, every bully, and every parent of a kid like Ellie.
I have added it to my classroom library and am donating a copy to the school library. I'm hopeful that it can be world changing to my students.
It is definitely a fifth grade and above read, and is intense in some spots where it describes humiliating interactions with her classmates, the public, and her family. There are helpful adults sprinkled throughout to help Ellie on her journey.

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Tess Eggleston

Sensitively Told

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 2, 2021

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Excellent.

Recommended by a fellow teacher, Starfish makes for a powerful read aloud=lots to discuss, debate and ponder. Besides the obvious fat phobia, mental health, and self esteem issues, this MG novel sensitively discusses other big ticket timely problems tweens will recognize within the pages.

One of my boy readers enthusiastically said that this was his favorite read aloud all year.

Mic drop.

15 people found this helpful

Julie Kennard

Powerful

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 17, 2021

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Written in verse (which I love!), this is the story of girl so bullied because of her weight, that it broke me just reading about it. The bullying comes from all directions it seems: family, school, doctors. Ellie’s learned the Fat Girl Rules for survival. The lifelines in her life are her pug, her dad, and her best friend. Thing are coming to a breaking point. There is only so much hate and vitriol a person can take. Fortunately for Ellie, help comes in a couple unexpected ways.

I really loved this book. Yes it did break me. I recognized too much of the bullying from my own life. I think we all have battled those demons. Why are we so mean to each other? Why do we judge so harshly? Because of that, this is such an important book. Anyone experiencing bullying can relate to Ellie and her friends. And everyone can learn and grow, as Ellie did, to speak for themselves. To believe in themselves. To be a force for good. Highly recommend. I’d also recommend reading this with your kids. This book can be a powerful conversation opener. There are hard and big feelings explored and they can be triggering.

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