You are what you eat. . . .
Cat is smart, sassy, and funny—but thin, she’s not. Until her class science project. ThatR... read full description
Cat is smart, sassy, and funny—but thin, she’s not. Until her class science project. ThatR... read full description
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Dec 01, 2011
Cara
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This book reminded why I love reading so much. I learned so many new things without being banged over the head with textbook mumbo jumbo. I almost fell out of chair when she talked about the Tarahumara indians (it's a joke in my family).
Cat is well fat and is carrying around a lot of resentment. She is smart and she has good friends but again she's fat. Every year she enters the science fair and this year she plans to beat Matt no matter what happens. The experiment that she takes o More...
Cat is well fat and is carrying around a lot of resentment. She is smart and she has good friends but again she's fat. Every year she enters the science fair and this year she plans to beat Matt no matter what happens. The experiment that she takes o More...
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Aug 25, 2011
Valerie
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I finished this book in one day so that must say something about it. It was a more fast pace book even though there wasn’t suspense or action in it. The chapters are fairly short and the writing style is modern and easy.
In first half of the book I was sure I was going to give it 5 stars because Cat was so funny, smart and just a really great girl with so much drive –she is definitely into science. The whole eating and being like cavemen thing was informative; I learned a good amount More...
In first half of the book I was sure I was going to give it 5 stars because Cat was so funny, smart and just a really great girl with so much drive –she is definitely into science. The whole eating and being like cavemen thing was informative; I learned a good amount More...
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Aug 18, 2011
oliviasbooks
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Sorry, guys. I had time today to snuggle up - fitted out with coffee, Cat and cookies. I liked it a lot and I had to keep reading and reading. It missed a few things to be perfect, though. Maybe I can verbalize them later.
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Oct 11, 2011
Isamlq
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oh, book! you've made me happy today :)
there are times when mindless fluff just does it for me. at first glance, one might assume fat cat to be those thing. and it did get pretty fluffy a couple of moments there; i'm not kidding when i say it brought back some of what i felt when reading hayes's so over you, but this has got so much more going for it.
foremost of which are the people in it: they are each others equal. i've complained time and again of friendships that see More...
there are times when mindless fluff just does it for me. at first glance, one might assume fat cat to be those thing. and it did get pretty fluffy a couple of moments there; i'm not kidding when i say it brought back some of what i felt when reading hayes's so over you, but this has got so much more going for it.
foremost of which are the people in it: they are each others equal. i've complained time and again of friendships that see More...
Mar 31, 2011
Jessica
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*Happy sigh* This was absolutely fabulous!
If I try to come up with anything I didn’t like about this book I’m drawing a total blank. Our narrator Cat is awesome, she’s smart and witty and she made me laugh out loud at regular intervals throughout the entire book. I also loved that even when her pounds melted away and she regained some self-confidence she stayed true to herself. I kind of expected the story to go like they all do and was prepared for Cat to turn into a total bitch but More...
If I try to come up with anything I didn’t like about this book I’m drawing a total blank. Our narrator Cat is awesome, she’s smart and witty and she made me laugh out loud at regular intervals throughout the entire book. I also loved that even when her pounds melted away and she regained some self-confidence she stayed true to herself. I kind of expected the story to go like they all do and was prepared for Cat to turn into a total bitch but More...
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Dec 25, 2010
joє
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4.5 stars
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Cat wants to win with her project in Fizer's Special Topics Research Science class badly, because it would mean green light for getting a recommendation for college applications & eventually even winning scholarships. Basically a freet-ticket to reaching her dreams. PROBLEM: Cat's topic for her 7-month project is about something she's totally NOT interested in.
Stone age.Neanderthals. Hominids. Homo Erectus.
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Cat wants to win with her project in Fizer's Special Topics Research Science class badly, because it would mean green light for getting a recommendation for college applications & eventually even winning scholarships. Basically a freet-ticket to reaching her dreams. PROBLEM: Cat's topic for her 7-month project is about something she's totally NOT interested in.
Stone age.
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Jan 31, 2012
Okapi
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After seeing the five gleaming golden stars that Fat Cat has on Amazon, I knew this book was a must read. Yet upon finishing Fat Cat, mixed feelings for this novel raced through my mind. This book is like a chunk of granite, embedded with both pretty and ugly flakes of other rock. Overall, its good qualities marginally dominate the poor ones, making this novel a sweet, light read that managed to alter my own lifestyle.
I was not sure what to make of Cat's personality; There were times More...
I was not sure what to make of Cat's personality; There were times More...
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Feb 11, 2012
Karen
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Cat is a smart, overweight, junk-food addicted high school student whose close friendship with (and crush on) a boy named Matt dissolved 4 years ago after a very hurtful incident (the details of which are undisclosed to the reader until fairly late in the book). Faced with the pressure of a high school science fair experiment, she decides to study the impact of modern diets and technology on health by using herself as the subject of an experiment. Cat vows to live like a prehistoric hominim fo
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Jan 17, 2012
Shauna
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In the spirit of New Year's resolutions, and with a taste for something light and fluffy, I decided to give Fat Cat a go.
When Cat pulls a photograph of a gathering of our Homo Erectus ancestorsI will not snicker, I am a grown up for a science project, she decides to ask the question,
CAN MODERN HUMANS BENEFIT FROM RETURNING TO THE EATING & LIFESTYLE HABITS OF THE EARLY HOMININS?
with herself as the guinea pig.
Cat lacks confidence. Cat hates her body. So thispiece
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When Cat pulls a photograph of a gathering of our Homo Erectus ancestors
CAN MODERN HUMANS BENEFIT FROM RETURNING TO THE EATING & LIFESTYLE HABITS OF THE EARLY HOMININS?
with herself as the guinea pig.
Cat lacks confidence. Cat hates her body. So this
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Jan 07, 2012
Rosalia
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Cat is obsessed with hating Matt Mckinney. All she wants is to beat him in the science fair. Then she gets the picture and her science fair project takes on a life of it's own. She's eating the way the hominids did and kicking technology out of her life. As she changes her diet and walks everywhere, the pounds start melting off and the male population takes notice.
I really enjoyed reading this. Cat was incredibly funny and I loved the relationship she had with Amanda, Jordan an More...
I really enjoyed reading this. Cat was incredibly funny and I loved the relationship she had with Amanda, Jordan an More...
Dec 29, 2011
Katie
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I normally never read Young Adult because I can't stand the juvenile and predictable romance-novel quality about them, and this one DID definitely have that (so I did not enjoy those parts) but I read it because of an interest in the main topic. A high schooler does a science project essentially on the "paleo diet" and lifestyle, theorizing that going back to our prehistoric ways of eating would behoove us as a species rather than indulging in all the chemical, processed crap that is t
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Dec 14, 2011
Liyana
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Fat Cat has some elements that attract me horribly to romance books.
1) The main protagonist and love interest has a PAST
Something bad happened last time to Cat, that caused her to cease any and all forms of communication with Matt. Really, even eye contact! Okay, maybe I exaggerate. Whatever it is probably has something to do with Cat's issues.
2)...and when they have a past, there will be an INSANE amount of groveling.
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1) The main protagonist and love interest has a PAST
Something bad happened last time to Cat, that caused her to cease any and all forms of communication with Matt. Really, even eye contact! Okay, maybe I exaggerate. Whatever it is probably has something to do with Cat's issues.
2)...and when they have a past, there will be an INSANE amount of groveling.
Hah! I definitely cannot wait to see Matt grovel More...
Oct 22, 2011
Mrs. ReaderPants
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OVERALL RATING: Highly recommended; 5/5 stars
WHAT I LIKED: Awww, this one is so sweet! I was sucked in immediately and had a hard time putting it down. All the characters are likeable, but I truly identify with Cat, the loveable, smart-but-clueless teen who obviously loves and misses her former best friend Matt. Cat's pain and transformation are well-paced and believable, and the romance--once it finally gets going--is just o More...
OVERALL RATING: Highly recommended; 5/5 stars
WHAT I LIKED: Awww, this one is so sweet! I was sucked in immediately and had a hard time putting it down. All the characters are likeable, but I truly identify with Cat, the loveable, smart-but-clueless teen who obviously loves and misses her former best friend Matt. Cat's pain and transformation are well-paced and believable, and the romance--once it finally gets going--is just o More...
Oct 10, 2011
Lauren
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there will always be a soft spot in my life for young adult fiction, but not crap like this.
Fat Cat is a fat girl's cinderella story - the incredibly fictional account of how one science-oriented young woman lost a ton of weight, became incredibly hot, and dated half the swim team in her personal quest to get her one true love to admit he's a tool and fall in love with her.
or something.
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Fat Cat is a fat girl's cinderella story - the incredibly fictional account of how one science-oriented young woman lost a ton of weight, became incredibly hot, and dated half the swim team in her personal quest to get her one true love to admit he's a tool and fall in love with her.
or something.
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Sep 10, 2011
K
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Such a great little story.
Cat reaches into Mr. Fizer’s grab bag o’ science project subjects and emerges with… prehistoric hunters? This is not her field of study but she has the next seven months to bring something to fruition. She shares the class with former best friend Matt and had set her sights on finally, finally beating him for the top spot. When her project idea does come to her, it’s a little personal and may just be exactly what she needs. So, with very little time to prepa More...
Cat reaches into Mr. Fizer’s grab bag o’ science project subjects and emerges with… prehistoric hunters? This is not her field of study but she has the next seven months to bring something to fruition. She shares the class with former best friend Matt and had set her sights on finally, finally beating him for the top spot. When her project idea does come to her, it’s a little personal and may just be exactly what she needs. So, with very little time to prepa More...
Jul 20, 2011
Anita
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GENRE: Young Adult – Fiction
FORM: Audiobook
NARRATOR: Kirsten Potter
SYNOPSIS: Catherine (Cat) Locke has been overweight for a good portion of her life. Every diet she tries, she is somewhat successful, but then rewards herself with a pint of ice cream, or some brownies. This year, though, she is taking this incredibly hard science class with Mr. Fizer, where the science project is determined by a random picture pulled out of a box, and she is required to enter it into More...
FORM: Audiobook
NARRATOR: Kirsten Potter
SYNOPSIS: Catherine (Cat) Locke has been overweight for a good portion of her life. Every diet she tries, she is somewhat successful, but then rewards herself with a pint of ice cream, or some brownies. This year, though, she is taking this incredibly hard science class with Mr. Fizer, where the science project is determined by a random picture pulled out of a box, and she is required to enter it into More...
Jul 12, 2011
Myla
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I actually really liked reading this book. Fat Cat was the kind of book that made you learn new facts and info without being bored or overwhelmed. It actually made me THINK about the story and RELATE to the characters unlike some books that are as exciting as watching paint dry. I also really liked how the author was able to think of such a creative and fun way for a girl to change herself. I've always had a fondness for books that had their characters become drastically more better/ nicer/ cool
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Jul 01, 2011
Handd51
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Hmm - this is a fast and light read with an amusing premise that mostly avoids a didactic undretone. Cat is a junior in HS in advance clases, including a specoial science class that requires every student to do independent research on a topic related to a random NatGeo photo pulled from a stack on the first day of class. Cat gets a picture of early hominids and decides to research cave man diets. meanwhile, the usual angst of HS is having its effect on her. She is in class with her best frei
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Jun 28, 2011
Mrs. Foley
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This is another Gateway nominee for 2011-2012. I really enjoyed this book (even though it seemed pretty much every character was wildly talented at many things!). The premise was unique and the research project undertaken by the main character actually had me thinking about going vegetarian. We'll see...I really like Big Macs! :)
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Can an American teen survive 207 days without junk food and modern conveniences? Budding scientist Catherine (Cat) Lo More...
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Can an American teen survive 207 days without junk food and modern conveniences? Budding scientist Catherine (Cat) Lo More...
Apr 19, 2011
Eileen
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Cat is a bright high school senior who struggles with weight issues. Although Cat would like to lose weight, she is more focused on winning this year's science fair and beating Matt McKinney. When Cat receives the photograph that she must use to develop a science fair topic, she comes up with a brilliant plan. Her plan involves using her body as a test subject. Cat plans to eat and live a lifestyle like the early hominids as much as possible. She stops eating processed foods, gives up cosme
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Apr 01, 2011
khcpl teen
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Cat just wants one thing, to beat Matt McKinney at the science fair to get even for his betrayal four years ago. When the picture she receives as her inspiration for her science project features three naked hominids, man's early ancestor, she is no longer sure what to do for her project. When inspiration or desperation strikes, Cat decides on a project that may change her life forever. For 207 days "Fat Cat" will eat an all natural diet, ignore technology, and start a chain of events tMore...
Feb 10, 2011
Medeia
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Catherine has won science fairs in the past, and this year her drive to succeed is no different. She wants to compete, have her plan approved by her picky science teacher, and transform her pudgy body in the process. She does all this in the most drastic way. By recreating the lifestyle of her early ancestors, Cat performs an experiment on herself. Living like the early hominids, she stops eating processed foods, gives up cosmetics, forgoes appliances and walks everywhere. Living like a Nea
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Feb 04, 2011
Melissa
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Cat just wants one thing, to beat Matt McKinney at the science fair to get even for his betrayal four years ago. When the picture she receives as her inspiration for her science project features three naked hominids, man's early ancestor, she is no longer sure what to do for her project. When inspiration or desperation strikes, Cat decides on a project that may change her life forever. For 207 days "Fat Cat" will eat an all natural diet, ignore technology, and start a chain of eventMore...
Jan 25, 2011
Marina
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This is one of those authors that I wish didn't have to do so much research and had more books for me to read. I adored her book about evolution, intelligent design and teaching those in school. This one is about Catherine "Fat Cat" Locke. She is a total science geek and is in a class in high school that is dedicated to a 7 month research project that ends up being judged in a local science fair. Each student is to choose a picture from a random pile of magazine cut-outs and come up wi
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Jan 21, 2011
Maria
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A perfect YA novel that covers the important issues facing teenage girls. Although the science experiment aspect of Cat's story left me wondering how much was accurately researched or used as part of the plot-line, overall the evolution of Cat throughout the novel was compelling and kept me stuck between the pages until the very end.
In all honesty, I first picked up with novel hoping some inspiration to spark my own much-needed weight loss - because the summary of the plot made it s More...
In all honesty, I first picked up with novel hoping some inspiration to spark my own much-needed weight loss - because the summary of the plot made it s More...
Aug 27, 2010
Debbie
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For her science fair project, Cat decides to live, as much as safely and reasonably possible, like an early hominin. This means giving up her beloved Diet Cokes and Doritos and eating what she can make from unprocessed foods. I know there are lots of books out there about this kind of eating, but this is the first one I've read. And it's convincing. No more refined sugar or artificial sweeteners for me! Ahem.
'Fat Cat' ends up losing a lot of weight, as she's exercising now as well as e More...
'Fat Cat' ends up losing a lot of weight, as she's exercising now as well as e More...
Aug 02, 2010
Jami
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Loved, loved, loved this one. What a fantastic take on a coming of age story. You've got a strong MC who is also very smart, best friends that truly care for one another, and some fun love interests. When you mix those wonderful characters together with excellent writing and a well thought out plot, you get Fat Cat.
Anyone will love Cat. She is very smart and very in to science. But she is also very funny. She is over weight, because she eats junk food as a way to relieve stress. (Who More...
Anyone will love Cat. She is very smart and very in to science. But she is also very funny. She is over weight, because she eats junk food as a way to relieve stress. (Who More...
Jun 11, 2010
Christine
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This YA book was wonderful! I have not read enough YA books to generalize but FAT CAT offers the reader a strong teenage female lead which is always a good role model for the age group reached by this book (Unusual back in the day when I was reading YA because I was a YA.) Cat is a bright high school junior trying to win a science fair. The topic was randomly assigned by picking a picture from a group the teacher provided. Cat was hoping for insects but instead ended up researching Hominid
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May 17, 2010
Talia
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Catherine (Cat) is an intelligent girl who loves her friends, her family, and science. She is looking forward to her year-long science project until she is forced into a topic she knows nothing about, throwing her into a science experiment where she is the subject! Cat’s project is to emulate the life of early humans: no processed food, no technology, no riding in cars. While undergoing her experiment, Cat’s body begins to change, bringing lots of attention, including that of ex-friend and archr
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May 09, 2010
Kelly
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I preferred her first novel, but I loved this one, too.
Catherine ("Cat") is overweight. For her science project, she decides to eat what early humans ate (fruit, vegetables, nuts--you know the kind of stuff I mean) and to adopt their lifestyle as much as possible (no TV or internet except when necessary for school and work; walking as much as possible except for when safety would be an issue, etc.). As a direct result, she loses a ton of weight and things get better for h More...
Catherine ("Cat") is overweight. For her science project, she decides to eat what early humans ate (fruit, vegetables, nuts--you know the kind of stuff I mean) and to adopt their lifestyle as much as possible (no TV or internet except when necessary for school and work; walking as much as possible except for when safety would be an issue, etc.). As a direct result, she loses a ton of weight and things get better for h More...
