Blob (Orca Currents)
"Examines a very common struggle…Wishinsky's character feels the frustration of dieting but learns to handle her situation in a healthy way, both physically and mentally. She provides teens with a positive role model for dealing with a weight issue." (Readingjunky's Reading Roost blog2010-04-28)"Examines a very common struggle…Wishinsky's character feels the frustration of dieting but learns to handle her situation in a healthy way, both physically and mentally.  She provides teens with a positive role model for dealing with a weight issue." (TeensReadToo.com2010-05-01)"Any teenage girls who have felt insecure or excluded will enjoy, and be inspired by, Eve no matter what they think of her weight…Readers will devourBlobin the same way Eve devours chocolate bars: after a taste you won't be able to stop until it's finished.Blobshould be required reading for tween and teenage girls, or anyone who has ever been a teenager. Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine2010-06-11)"Wishinsky captures the often brutal high school environment very well...The storyline is fast-paced and interesting while being written at a readability level which will appeal to those who struggle with reading. Eve's predicament reflects the issues that many young women in middle and high school have body image." (Resource Links2010-06-01)"Readers will relate to Eve's story." (The Horn Book Guide2010-09-01)