Pumpkin Pie

by Jean Ure

Some unpleasant comments from girls at school and an embarrassing incident relating to her weight lead a girl to start worrying about her self-image. She decides to try to shed some weight, and before long it becomes something of an obsession. The situation spirals out of control, until 'Pumpkin' (as she is known by her family) is struggling with a serious eating disorder.

This story shows that problems like bullemia can be resolved with the right support and Jean Ure's writing ensures the subject is handled delicated and appropriately, whilst remaining very readable and entertaining.

Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books

Jean Ure

Jean Ure was born in Surrey and, when growing up, knew that she was going to be a writer or a ballet dancer. She began writing when she was six years old and had her first book published while she was still at school. Jean is a vegan and animal lover. She lives with her husband, seven dogs and four cats in a 300 year old house in Croydon