Review by a delightful fifth grader Losing It by Erin Fry follows Bennett an eighth grader who is overweight. When Bennett was young his mother died of cancer. One day when Bennett is watching television his father suffers a major stroke. Because his father so disabled from the stroke Bennett moves in with his Aunt Laura who decides that he is going to make Bennett healthy.
This is a fantastic book with lots of excitement and unpredictable things that happen making it difficult to put down. Bennett's journey to becoming healthier and happier is inspirational for readers.
Appropriateness: This book is appropriate for middle grade readers 10-14
