Maggie Goes on a Diet facts for kids
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| Author | Paul Kramer |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Aloha Publishers |
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Publication date
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December 16, 2011 |
| ISBN | 0-9819745-5-4 |
| OCLC | 600991929 |
Maggie Goes on a Diet is a children's book by Paul Kramer about weight management in childhood aimed towards children aged 6–12. According to WorldCat, the book is held in 19 libraries as of May, 2015.
Plot summary
The book is about Maggie Magee, a 14-year-old girl who goes from being obese to thin. At the beginning of the book Maggie is bullied for being obese and she eats much bread and cheese in order to feel good. As time goes on she learns that if she is fat she will be bullied and decides to take action by losing weight. After eating healthier food such as fruit and oatmeal, and exercising more, she loses weight, her bullies become friends and she becomes very popular. She starts playing sports and at the end of the book she becomes a star soccer player.
