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Dumplin'

By Julie Murphy
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Dumplin' by Julie Murphy follows Willowdean Dickson, a self-proclaimed fat girl who embraces her body and decides to enter the Miss Teen Bluebonnet Pageant in her small Texas town. Her bold move inspires a group of misfit friends to also participate, challenging the traditional notions of beauty. Set against the backdrop of friendship, self-love, and the social pressures of adolescence, the story is both uplifting and empowering.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy uplifting stories about self-discovery and confidence. It's perfect for those who appreciate themes of body positivity and challenging societal norms, all wrapped in a heartfelt and humorous narrative. If you like books where the protagonist takes on beauty pageants with a fresh perspective, you might find this particularly engaging.

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Dumplin'

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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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Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Julie Murphy Penguin Books Young Adult

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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