Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend by Cassie Mae

Kids have it hard - they deal with a lot - and it's nice to think writing can help them feel like they are part of something greater, like they are more than what their peers or their parents say they are.This book does that.

It helped me feel not so alone, gave me a sense of the world as a bigger place than my small southern town.I grew up to write young adult fiction, so I could pass on that gift. When I was a girl, reading gave me more than just pleasure. Hayley refers to herself as the FFF The Funny Fat Friend. He is actually pining over his brothers ex-girlfriend. THE STORY Brody is not a man-whore *GASP* I know right?! He is kinda shy, and not all the experienced with girls. Dont get me wrong there are issues that are covered in here but not in details. It was actually a breath of fresh air to read a easy, sweet, clean YA. I detest the yearly onslaught of New Years Resolution- Lose X Pounds! I hate the criticism of a perfectly healthy person While Im all for being healthy (I know that I ought to be better with my diet), I hate fat-shaming. Rating Containing Books Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend Ratings: 3.95 From 7330 Users | 843 ReviewsĬritique Containing Books Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend There was an article that I read back in September that brought up the fact that despite the near-inclusiveness of YA books, fat people were still not as highlighted nor embraced as mainstream characters, and that fat-shaming was one of the few remaining acceptable targets. Particularize Books As Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend Edition Language: Written by Cassie Mae under the pen name Becca Ann. Labeled the “Funny Fat Friend” within her group, her self image makes it impossible for Brody to share his feelings without Hayley shrugging it off as a joke.Ĭonvincing her Brody can, and did, fall for the “Funny Fat Friend” turns out to be harder than simply falling in love. Hayley’s tips seem to be working, but as Brody learns more about his matchmaker, he starts finding reasons to spend time with her, and not the girl he thought he was in love with.īut Hayley isn’t ready to fall for anyone. She’s the school’s matchmaker,’ and with her bizarre and positive personality, Brody finds her easy to talk to, even about the most awkward situations. But Brody is desperate and Hayley, his partner in American Sign Language, is more than willing to lend him a few tips. It’s even worse to enlist another’s help to win the ex over.

It’s stupid to fall for your brother’s ex. Narration In Pursuance Of Books Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend Newer edition found here January 8th 2013 by CookieLynn Publishing (first published January 7th 2013) Be Specific About Containing Books Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend Title

Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend by Cassie Mae