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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
K-Gr 3 Nikki, a young African American, her mother, and her teacher all have problems with their weight. When her teacher has a health scare due to her obesity, Nikki is motivated to change her habits. She sees Mrs. Patterson walking the perimeter of the schoolyard each day and decides to join her. When she doubts that her mother will buy the healthy foods that her teacher has started eating, the woman suggests that Nik...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
In this posthumously published story, Nikki, nicknamed "Nikki Thicky" by a class bully, turns to snacks when she's angry, stressed, or frustr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More