Fat Girl

Marilyn Sachs. Laurel Leaf Library, $2.75 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-440-92468-5

Jeff is in love with Norma when he makes a cruel remark about the fat girl, Ellen. When he apologizes to Ellen, he senses his power over her, and enters a Svengali-like relationship with her. ""This is a clear-sighted, gripping story that will induce readers to think about relationships,'' noted PW. (11-up)

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