Dumplin’ (Dumplin’, #1)
by Julie Murphy
Dumplin' by Julie Murphy holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 22.2K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 371 pages.
About Dumplin'
Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed “Dumplin’” by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Put a bikini on your body. With her all-American beauty best friend, Ellen, by her side, things have always worked…until Will takes a job at Harpy’s, the local fast-food joint. There she meets Private School Bo, a hot former jock. Will isn’t surprised to find herself attracted to Bo. But she is surprised when he seems to like her back.Instead of finding new heights of self-assurance in her relationship with Bo, Will starts to doubt herself. So she sets out to take back her confidence by doing the most horrifying thing she can imagine: entering the Miss Clover City beauty pageant—along with several other unlikely candidates—to show the world that she deserves to be up there as much as any twiggy girl does. Along the way, she’ll shock the hell out of Clover City—and maybe herself most of all.With starry Texas nights, red candy suckers, Dolly Parton songs, and a wildly unforgettable heroine—Dumplin’ is guaranteed to steal your heart.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Julie Murphy |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 371 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.87 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,176 |
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What genre is Dumplin'?
Dumplin' is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Dumplin' worth reading?
Based on 22.2K reader ratings, Dumplin' has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Dumplin'?
Dumplin' has 371 pages.
Who wrote Dumplin'?
Dumplin' was written by Julie Murphy. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for Dumplin'?
The ISBN-13 for Dumplin' is 9780062327180.0.
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