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My Ideal Boyfriend Is a Croissant

By: Laura Dockrill
Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
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Publisher's summary

This honest, laugh-out-loud novel brimming with body positivity, bite-sized nuggets of feminism, and commentary on eating will have listeners rooting for 16-year-old BB as she navigates her world while maintaining her plucky zest for life even in the most trying of times.

It's a food diary. I have to tell the truth. That's the point.

Sixteen-year-old Bluebelle, also known as BB or Big Bones, lives her life unapologetically. She loves life! She loves food!

When BB has a worse-than-usual asthma attack, her mom insists she go to the doctor. There, she is told that she is overweight (no surprise) and prediabetic (big surprise) and must lose weight, move more, and keep a food diary. To get out of this immediate health crisis, she agrees to make an effort.

Then a tragedy occurs in the family, and things get seriously complicated. Suddenly, losing weight and moving more are the least of her worries. As for the food diary, though, BB doesn't just document what she's eating, she documents what she's feeling - and she has a lot to say!

A CLIP Carnegie Medal Children's Book Award Nominee

Includes a bonus PDF with a favorite recipe from the author!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2019 Laura Dockrill (P)2019 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"Heartwarming.... Don't be surprised if you find yourself craving cheese toasties, jacket potatoes, banoffee pie, jammie dodgers, and a trip across the pond.” (NPR)

"BB's honesty, her comfort with her own body, and her love for her family and best friend shine through. Full of heart, BB's authentic voice will strike a chord with anyone who doesn't want to be defined by the way they look." (School Library Journal)

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Funny, honest, easy to relate to…

Although I normally do not listen to or read young adult fiction this book was highly recommended in a news article I had read. The book is funny and almost any woman will be able to relate to Bluebell. I would love to see a sequel to this Book I would like to see whether or not she and her boyfriend open up their own coffee shop…

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