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Holding Up the Universe

by Jennifer Niven
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Holding Up the Universe
Holding Up the Universe

Seeing beyond labels and loving someone true.

Holding Up the Universe is a heart-wrenching story that teaches us to look beyond what's on the surface. It helps us understand how important it is to truly see and connect with people at a deeper level. The book is perfect for those who want to read a deeply emotional story that also has an inspirational and empowering message about body positivity and mental health. Reading this book could leave you feeling emotionally charged and thoughtful while reminding you about the importance of kindness, love, and acceptance towards oneself and others.

  • Evergreen Teen Book Award Nominee (2019)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction (2016)
  • Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2019)
  • Premi Protagonista Jove for Categoria 14-16 anys (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Holding Up the Universe

by Jennifer Niven
$7.90
ISBN: 9780141357058
Authors: Jennifer Niven
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Related Topics: High School, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult Contemporary, Mental Health, Young Adult Romance, Teen
Goodreads rating: 3.7
(rated by 127680 readers)

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Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed 'America's Fattest Teen'. But no one's taken the time to look past her weight to get to see who she really is. Since her mum's death, she's been picking up the pieces in the privacy of her home, dealing with her heartbroken father and her own grief. Now, Libby's ready: for high school, for new friends, for love, and for every possibility life has to offer. I know the part I want to play here at MVB High. I want to be the girl who can do anything. Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin too. Yes, he's got swagger, but he's also mastered the art of fitting in. What no one knows is that Jack has a secret: he can't recognize faces. Even his own brothers are strangers to him. He's the guy who can re-engineer and rebuild anything, but he can't understand what's going on with the inner workings of his own brain. So he tells himself to play it cool: be charming. Be hilarious. Don't get too close to anyone. Until he meets Libby. When the two get tangled up in a cruel high school game which lands them in group counseling, Libby and Jack are both angry, and then surprised. Because the more time they spend together, the less alone they feel. Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world - theirs and yours.
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Seeing beyond labels and loving someone true.

Holding Up the Universe is a heart-wrenching story that teaches us to look beyond what's on the surface. It helps us understand how important it is to truly see and connect with people at a deeper level. The book is perfect for those who want to read a deeply emotional story that also has an inspirational and empowering message about body positivity and mental health. Reading this book could leave you feeling emotionally charged and thoughtful while reminding you about the importance of kindness, love, and acceptance towards oneself and others.

  • Evergreen Teen Book Award Nominee (2019)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction (2016)
  • Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2019)
  • Premi Protagonista Jove for Categoria 14-16 anys (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.