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Girls Under Pressure (Paperback)

by Jacqueline Wilson (Author), Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi Childrens; New edition edition (4 Nov 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0552545228
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552545228
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 318,214 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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When a teen magazine begins its hunt for a new cover girl, three friends, each very different in style and personality, become obsessed by the way they look. As Nadine starts to change her appearance, Magda becomes more infatuated by designer labels and their best friend Ellie, who feels plain in comparison to her two more glamorous colleagues, finds herself tumbling into the abyss of bulimia.

A sharp, well-observed and uncomfortable look at the teenage years, Girls Under Pressure successfully highlights the fears of a group of young girls on the cusp of adulthood. With her three main characters struggling to come to terms with who they are, Wilson still manages to maintain a sense of humour which somehow helps to make the horror of the story even more real. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.



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Ellie is convinced that she has to go on a diet, even though her friends Nadine and Magda think that she's being silly. But it's alright for them - Nadine has the chance to be a real cover girl and Magda is gorgeous, although boys do always seem to get the wrong idea about her.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book review by Gemma O'Neill, 23 Mar 2003
Well, what can I say? Yet another dramatic tale from Jaqueline Wilson's giant range of books and like the rest of them this one's just as addictive.
As many of us girls know, growing up isn't one of the easiest things in the world. There's school, friends and not to mention boys! But when you've got a fixation with your weight, things just get that bit more frustrating!
This is the issue with Ellie, a normal teen with all the problems that come with it. In her eyes she's fat, chubby, big - however you want to put it she's not happy with her weight! Her friends Magda and Nadine try to support her in an attempt to lose weight but Ellie can't help feeling slightly jealous about there slinky figures. As her obsession begins to spiral out of control, an old friend falls ill with anorexia. Finally Ellie realises that by starving and making herself sick she's not doing anyone any favours!
This brilliant book really lets the reader have an insight into how pressurised teens are to become thin, and Jaqueline Wilson delivers a clear point without patronising or lecturing. A book not to be missed!!!!

By Gemma O'Neill, Year 8, Kingsfield School, Bristol.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A real missed opportunity, 8 Feb 2002
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I was very saddened by "Girls Under Pressure", having mormally been a fan of Jacqueline Wilson's books. Sadly, this one left me with a nasty taste in my mouth.

It was good to see her tackle something as important as eating disorders in a novel for children but either lack of research or lack of understanding has led to this book giving a dangerously misleading moral.

The girl who becomes anorexic in the story does so simply because she wants to be as thin as a model. Surely in this day and age, people now realise that eating disorders are not about food and weight but about low self esteem and poor body image. Ms Wilson really should have known better than to cash in on the misleading media image of anorexia as just a "slimmer's disease".

"Girls Under Pressure" only adds to the misrepresentation of a deadly illness and it left me feeling very sad indeed.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book by Jaqueline Wilson!, 2 May 2000
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I have read Girls in Love and it was brill, but this one has to be be even better! It has a really good storyline that is true to real-life situations. When Ellie gets an eating disorder it got me thinking about how serious Bulimia really is. All my friends and othere people at my school love this book and I would recommend it to all girls from 11 to 16. I have read Girls Out Late and its really good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars girls under pressure
i really enjoyed reading girls under pressure because its all about young teenagers around 14 who get pressured all the time. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2003 by danielle powell

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
As usual, Wilson gives yet another cracker of a book. With a heart warming story line and well chosen characters, this book really makes you feel good. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2002 by lauramilne2

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for teens
I think this book is really helpful for girls that have anorexia or bullemia. It shows how illl you can get and what the consequences are. Read more
Published on 30 Jul 2002 by i_love_my_bed

1.0 out of 5 stars Lost the will to live! Depressing stuff!
As I began reading this book I was getting ready to be amused and gripped by the plot lines as I was in the first books. Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2002 by Kristen Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic and touching
I loved this book! I could sympathize with how helpless and trapped food was making Ellie feel, although Nadine and Magda didn't seem to take on board her feelings much, too self... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes a girl think, enjoy aswell as learn.
I read this book when it first came out. I am a fan of her books, amnd the 'Girls' collection are all really good. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book to read almost anywhere
When I read this book I thought it was brilliant.The characters are excellent and you always feel sorry for Ellie.Her friends are really true friends and it is such a good book.
Published on 1 Dec 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars A book 4 eyery teenage girl
This book is brilliant for any teenage girl.some parts are really funny where as others make you feel so sorry her. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the best books Ive ever read
This book brings out teenage poblems that everyone can relate too. I think it deals with anorexia brilliantly. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant i couldn't put the book down!
this book is briiliant at times it was really amusing and at others you could feel your eyes filling up ready to cry!
Published on 16 Jul 2000

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