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You are what you eat. . . . Cat is smart, sassy, and funny—but thin, she’s not. Until her class science project. That’s when she winds up doing an experiment—on herself. Before she knows it, Cat is living—and eating—like the hominids, our earliest human ancestors. True, no chips or TV is a... read more
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Cat comes up with a brilliant experiment to submit to this year's science fair: she will take on the lifestyle of those from the prehistoric age by eating naturally prepared foods and walking instead of taking a car, and she will observe the results. An overweight teenager, the results of her... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Cat Locke: The main character- an overweight high school girl who is a math and science wiz.
- Matt McKinney: Rival of Kat. They were once best friends but after overhearing Matt insult her, Kat deserts him.
- Jordan: Amanda's boyfriend.
- Greg Beecher: Ew. Just Ew.
- Peter: Kat's younger brother, who is 10 years old. He is very sweet, but shy and other kids tease him for being fat.
- Jackie: Cat's nutritionist for her project.
- Darlene: Vegetarian restaurant's owner. She's a terrible cook.
- Mr. Fizer: Cat's Research science class teacher
- Trina: Mean girl who picks on Cat's brother.
- Amanda: Kat's best friend
- Nick Langan: A guy that likes Cat after her "transformation."
Setting & Locations edit
- Karmic Café: The once-horrible food cafe that's changed into a wonderful hangout thanks to Cat's cooking and Amanda's redecorating.
- Cat's House: Self-explanatory.
- Cat's school: The place where Cat interacts the most with Greg, Nick, Matt and Mr. Fizer.
First Sentence edit
"You're all good little machines," Mr. Fizer told us.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Robin Brande (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 037584449X
Page Count: 325
Publisher: Knopf
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 037584449X
Page Count: 325
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Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Situations › Self-Esteem & Self-Respect › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Girls & Women › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Science, Nature & How It Works › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Issues
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
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