When her mom dies, though, Hannah turns to bulimia–her secret remedy–for support. Though her mom says, 'pretty is as pretty does,' she still feels an underlying push to be physically beautiful. Hannah feels constant pressure to be 'perfect,' too. The expectations seem pretty high in a family of 'perfect' people. Eighth grader Hannah's parents are actors, and her aunt creates award-winning documentaries. 'Middle school is hard enough without being the daughter of two celebrities. 'This book should mandatory for every single junior high student' - So Many Books, So Little Time 'Kittle crafts a disturbing but compelling ipping read.'- Publishers Weekly 'With subtle yet shimmering insight, Kittle explores the resilience of human nature.'- Booklist So, the real question is, how do I get that girl back? Let's see, you could be the plain Jane daughter of two gorgeous famous people, move to a new school, have no real friends, and your mom could get sick, and, oh yeah, you could have the most embarrassing secret in the world. What happened to the girl who wrote those things? I miss that girl. Dancing like an idiot when no one is watching Getting yourself all freaked out after a scary movieĢ5. Imagine your parents are beautiful famous actors and you're going through your awkward stage for all the world to see! In acclaimed author Katrina Kittle's tween debut, Hannah is the ugly duckling in a family of swans and takes drastic measures to live up to Hollywood's impossible standards.Ģ4. This is a powerful book, and I recommend it for anyone who has ever worried about how to fit in.'-Kristina McBride, author of The Tension of Opposites 'Kittle crafts a disturbing but compelling ipping read.'Gripping! I was instantly swept away by Hannah's struggles and greatly inspired by her journey.

'Gripping! I was instantly swept away by Hannah's struggles and greatly inspired by her journey.

Reasons to be happy by katrina kittle