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The Diet Starts On Monday

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The Diet Starts On Monday by Tamar Chnorhokian is a coming-of-age story following a teenage girl navigating the pressures of beauty standards, friendship, and self-acceptance. Set in a vibrant, multicultural community, the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with both internal and external expectations about her body and identity. The narrative delicately explores themes of cultural identity and personal growth, resonating with young readers facing similar struggles.
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The Diet Starts On Monday

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Zara Hagopian is size 22. She has a secret crush on the hottest boy in school, Pablo Fernandez, who has a skinny girlfriend named Holly. Zara hangs out with her best friends Carmelina and Max. They go window shopping in Parramatta and drink hot chocolate in Stockland Mall. Zara learns some of life's hard lessons when she puts these friendships on the line and goes on a diet to win the boy of her dreams. Tamar Chnorhokian is a vital new voice from Western Sydney. Her first novel speaks to young Australians with double servings of humour and heart.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780992488611

Publisher: Giramondo Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Giramondo Publishing Co

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 202

About the Author

Tamar Chnorhokian is author of The Diet Starts on Monday (Sweatshop, 2014). She completed a communications degree in writing and publishing at Western Sydney University. She has worked as a columnist, journalist and freelance writer. Tamar identifies strongly with her Western Sydney community and her Armenian background.

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