Marcy Lewis is a very intelligent, yet insecure teenager. She is shy, overweight, refuses to change in the locker room because she is afraid the other students will make fun of her body, and doesn't think she'll ever have a boyfriend. Her father is verbally abusive and bullies her family, while her passive mother refuses to get involved. Life begins to turn around in a positive way with the arrival of a young, talented English teacher named Ms. Finney, who has a wonderful rapport with her students and encourages communication and self-expression. Marcy flourishes in Ms. Finney's classroom, and begins to realize her self-worth. One day, Ms. Finney is suspended for her "unorthodox" teaching methods, and Marcy becomes one of the leaders in the fight to have her favorite teacher reinstated. This decision changes her life, and those around her, forever. The Cat Ate My Gymsuit beautifully crafts the "turning point" in the tumultuous life of an adolescent, and is also an insightful book that illustrates how a dedicated teacher can have a profound influence on her students.
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