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Wintergirls

Laurie Halse Anderson

Ages 15–18

Readers rate it 3.9 (164 on Hardcover)

292 pages

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Wintergirls parent’s guide: what’s inside

High confidence

Violence

LGBTQ+ themes

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A note for parents

Wintergirls is a serious, unflinching exploration of eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation told through the perspective of a teenage girl struggling with anorexia. The book is emotionally intense and deals with mental illness in raw, realistic terms that will resonate with some older teens but may be triggering for vulnerable readers. While it ultimately conveys messages about recovery and the importance of seeking help, the focus is primarily on the protagonist's destructive thoughts and behaviors rather than on solutions. This is appropriate for mature teen readers, particularly those interested in mental health narratives, but requires caution and should ideally be paired with adult support or discussion.

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  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Character driven
  • Strong Character Development
  • Unloveable Characters
  • Weak Character Development
  • emotional
  • sad
  • dark
  • relaxing
  • hopeful
  • challenging
  • inspiring

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ISBN 9781101027097

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