There’s an authenticity there that you just can’t make up. In her author’s note she says, “… a variation of every single mean thing people said or did to Ellie happened to me when I was a child. Ellie’s experiences stem Fipps’ own life. It’s clear from the beginning that she hasn’t just written a story. Lisa Fipps’ prose is elegant, honest, and, at times, raw. Starfish is an emotional read from beginning to end. Synopsis provided by Nancy Paulsen Books With this support buoying her, Ellie might finally be able to cast aside the Fat Girl Rules and starfish in real life - by unapologetically being her own fabulous self. It’s also where she can get away from her pushy mom, who thinks criticizing Ellie’s weight will motivate her to diet.įortunately, Ellie has allies in her dad, her therapist, and her new neighbor, Catalina, who loves Ellie for who she is. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules - like “no making waves,” “avoid eating in public,” and “don’t move so fast that your body jiggles.”Īnd she’s found her safe space - her swimming pool - where she feels weightless in a fat-obsessed world. Starfish, by Lisa Fipps, is a story of self-acceptance and self-advocacy.Įver since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she’s been bullied about her weight. STARFISH, by Lisa Fipps, Nancy Paulsen Books, March 9, 2021, Hardcover, $17.99 (ages 10 and up)
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