Skinny

Donna Cooner

Oct 2012 · Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

Hopeless. Freak. Elephant. Pitiful. These are the words of Skinny, the vicious voice that lives inside fifteen-year-old Ever Davies's head. Skinny tells Ever all the dark thoughts her classmates have about her. Ever knows she weighs over three hundred pounds, knows she'll probably never be loved, and Skinny makes sure she never forgets it. But there is another voice: Ever's singing voice, which is beautiful but has been silenced by Skinny. Partly in the hopes of trying out for the school musical - and partly to try and save her own life - Ever decides to undergo a risky surgery that may help her lose weight and start over. With the support of her best friend, Ever begins the uphill battle toward change. But demons, she finds, are not so easy to shake, not even as she sheds pounds. Because Skinny is still around. And Ever will have to confront that voice before she can truly find her own. Donna Cooner brings warmth, wit, and startling insight to this unforgettable debut.

Ratings and reviews

I bought the paperback last year when I found it on sale and fell in love upon reading it. Something young struggling adults can relate to, and can feel in touch with the main characters. Fantastic! One of my favorites. I even contacted Donna C. And she wrote back which I appreciate! Must read!

I read this book when I was in 5th grade. I absolutely love this book. I can read it over and over again and I will still have those moments that get to me. I'm 15 1/2 now and I can't describe this book cause its absolutely breath taking. <3

This was the best book I've read in a looong time. It was so descriptive and it was sad and I could really feel the main characters' emotions. It was amazingly written and I think everyone should read it.

About the author

Donna Cooner is the acclaimed author of Skinny, Can't Look Away, Worthy, Screenshot, and Fake. A Texas native and graduate of Texas A&M University, Donna currently lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her husband, a cat named Stu, and two chocolate Labradors, Roxanne and Murphy. Follow @donnacooner on Twitter or visit her online at donnacooner.com.