This was an amazing book! This is always a fun book to read at the beginning of the school year because student laugh and identify with struggles at school and home. This is a book about a 5th grade boy named Nathaniel (Ned) who is struggling with his weight. He lives with his parents, brother (Jamie), sister (Libby), and Grandma. He struggles with a bully at school and his commitment to lose weight. Ned is shipped off to summer camp and cheats on his diet the entire time he's there. During the final banquet at camp, Doctor Skinny tells him, "See you again next summer" and Ned can't believe his ears. He returns home determined to lose weight!! He starts exercising and has a serious conversation with Grandma. In the end, Ned loses his weight and the family celebrates with a vacation to Disney World. Way to go Ned!! This is a great book for all to read.
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