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Willowdean Dickson (Dumplin', to her mum) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Really, the criteria is simple. Do you have a body? Put a swimsuit on it.
But life as Willow knows it is about to change, and when this happens she suffers an unaccustomed, and unwelcome, attack of self-doubt. In an effort to take back her confidence, she enters into the local Miss Teen Blue Bonnet beauty pageant.
With starry Texas nights, red candy suckers, Dolly Parton songs and a wildly unforgettable heroine, Dumplin' is guaranteed to steal your heart. And send you out to buy that bikini!
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Dumplin' by Julie Murphy receives praise for its empowering portrayal of self-acceptance and body positivity. Reviewers appreciate the authentic, heartfelt storytelling and the relatable protagonist, Willowdean, who challenges beauty standards by entering a beauty pageant. The book is lauded for its humour, endearing characters, and inspiring message about embracing one's uniqueness.
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ISBN: 9780143573401
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 September 2015
Country: Australia
Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 258g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Julie Murphy has this to say about herself... I love pocket change, but I like to keep it in a jar, and not in my pocket. When I was little, I was on a bowling league. Moxie is my favorite word. If I won the lottery, the first thing I would buy would be a photo booth. I like outerspace. I believe in karma. I'm terrified of cicadas. I love school. I don't pick up my house phone. I like getting mail. I'm the funniest person you know. 2+2=5. I live in Texas with my husband who loves me, my dog who adores me, and my cat who tolerates me. Baseball aficionado. Professional potty mouth obsessed with movie trailers. And movies, too. And books. DUH. Let's be friends. Her first book Side Affects May Vary was published in 2014.
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