Books with title Life in the Fat Lane

Beautiful Lara Ardeche has it all -- she is named homecoming queen her junior year, she has the ideal boyfriend, and a sweet personality to top it off. Until she gains more than 100 pounds.At first Lara blames her allergy medicine, but when she keeps gaining despite a strict diet and exercise routine, she seeks a new explanation. When she is diagnosed with a metabolic disorder, she faces the awful truth that she may spend the rest of her life trapped in a fat suit! Lara finds out who her true supporters are when she embarks on the most difficult battle she has ever faced.

THERE'S A PERFECT GIRL at every school, yours included. You know her. Beautiful. Talented. Smart. Great parents. Cool boyfriend. You can’t even hate her, because, of course, she’s so nice.At Forest Hills High, Lara Ardeche is that girl.But things can change.“Skillfully drawn, resulting in a compelling story. . . . An enjoyable and thought-provoking read.”—School Library Journal“Readers will be totally caught up in Lara’s struggle to find her true self under all that weight.”—BooklistAn ALA Best Books for Young Adults

THERE'S A PERFECT GIRL at every school, yours included. You know her. Beautiful. Talented. Smart. Great parents. Cool boyfriend. You can’t even hate her, because, of course, she’s so nice.At Forest Hills High, Lara Ardeche is that girl.But things can change.“Skillfully drawn, resulting in a compelling story. . . . An enjoyable and thought-provoking read.”—School Library Journal“Readers will be totally caught up in Lara’s struggle to find her true self under all that weight.”—BooklistAn ALA Best Books for Young Adults

Beauty pageant winner, homecoming queen--Lara has the world at her feet. Until she gets fat.Despite a strict diet and workout schedule, Lara is soon a nameless, faceless, 200-pound-plus teenage blimp. She's desperate to get her to-die-for body back--and to find an explanation for her rapid weight gain.When she's diagnosed with a mysterious metabolic disorder that has no known cure, Lara fears she'll spend the rest of her life trapped in a fat suit. Who will stand by her? Her image-conscious family? Her shallow friends? Her handsome boyfriend? Or will she be left alone in the land of the fat girls?From the Paperback edition.

Beauty pageant winner, homecoming queen--Lara has the world at her feet. Until she gets fat.Despite a strict diet and workout schedule, Lara is soon a nameless, faceless, 200-pound-plus teenage blimp. She's desperate to get her to-die-for body back--and to find an explanation for her rapid weight gain.When she's diagnosed with a mysterious metabolic disorder that has no known cure, Lara fears she'll spend the rest of her life trapped in a fat suit. Who will stand by her? Her image-conscious family? Her shallow friends? Her handsome boyfriend? Or will she be left alone in the land of the fat girls?

This fast-paced young adult novel tells the tale of a teen who can't really find her place until a new girl moves into town. In a world full of temptation, Jessica gets into more trouble than she bargained for. A must-read young adult novel of love, life, and growing up in the 80's. Mature content recommended for ages 14 and up.Parents: This story is an excellent way to open up the communication lines between you and your teen! Features:*Fast paced*Short chapters for easier reading*Numerous twists and turns in the plot*"Teaches" about touchy topics parents often avoid This book is great for teens, mothers, and even grandmothers. It's so crucial to keep the lines of communication open with teens and this is a very non-threatening way to do it without prying into her private life! Read it together and talk about the situations in this book. Chances are, he/she either knows or will know someone who has already experienced the situations in this story.Plus, if you are a parent in your 20's and 30's, or even in your early 40's, you'll appreciate the fact that the setting is in the '80's so a lot of it may be nostalgic too!

Having been a beauty queen with a "to-die-for" body, Lara's perplexed when her weight starts to balloon upwards. At first she blames it on her allergy medication, but finds that's not the reason. Dieting and exercise do nothing and she continues to gain. As her weight heads over 200 pounds, Lara begins to see life from the "fat side" as her social standing changes drastically. Old friends ostracize her, her parents' marriage fails and Lara earns the new nickname "lard-ass" in this chilling book about a teen's biggest nightmare.