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More Than You Can Chew
  • Published: 15 May 2011
  • ISBN: 9780887766398
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $26.99

More Than You Can Chew

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8 May 2009
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15 May 2011
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Winner of the Society of School Librarians International’s Best Book Award – Language Arts, Grades 7-12 Novels

Winner of the 2005 White Pine Awards, Fiction category

Selected for inclusion in the Best Books for the Teen Age 2004 List by the New York Public Library

Nominated for Snow Willow Award (The Saskatchewan Young Reader’s Choice Awards)

Nominated for the Canadian Library Association’s 2004 Young Adult Canadian Book Award

More than You Can Chew has been called a One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest for young adults.

Marty Black has retreated from a difficult family situation into the area she can best control, her own appetites. She may not be able to control her parents’ behavior, but she can decide what she will and will not eat. Eventually, she stops eating altogether. Marty is close to death when she finally asks for help and finds herself in a psychiatric institution. But recognizing her need for help is only the first tenuous step on a long road to recovery.

Marty’s ability to find a way to live, despite the powerful lure of anorexia, is the core of this fine, insightful novel.

Marnelle Tokio’s semi autobiographical story will resonate with every teenager who faces issues of family, body image, and self-confidence.
  • Published: 15 May 2011
  • ISBN: 9780887766398
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $26.99
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About the author

Marnelle Tokio

Marnelle Tokio was born in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, on a frostbitten New Year’s Day, but grew up in Australia, Bahamas, Florida, and California. She has had so many jobs her resume is alphabetical from Apprentice Thoroughbred Jockey to X-ray Technician. While waiting to hear about a zookeeper position she decided to be a writer. More Than You Can Chew was her first book, and now she is an international award-winning author. Marnelle can often be found playing with her daughter, dog, and husband at their home in Toronto.

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Praise for More Than You Can Chew

–Booklist

“…a memorable tale… Marnelle Tokio…tells a gripping, believable story about a strong, world-weary girl.”

–Toronto Families

“Marnelle Tokio’s semi-autobiographical book shows the tremendous ups and downs Marty faces, accurately depicting the behaviour and speech of teenagers. Watching the evolution of Marty’s attitude is satisfying.”

–The Calgary Herald

“…as a character [Marty] carries the story… Girls who know nothing of anorexia will have their eyes opened.”

–The Toronto Star

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