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Marcy’s life is a mess. Her parents don’t understand her, she feels like a fat blimp with no friends, and her favorite teacher just got fired. Ms. Finney wasn’t like the other teachers, and she was helping Marcy feel good about being herself. Now that she’s gone, Marcy doesn’t know what to do. She’s always thought things would be better if she could just lose weight, but the loss of Ms. Finney sparks something inside her. She decides to join the fight to bring back her teacher, and in doing so, she discovers that her voice might matter more than she ever realized.
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"This book is talking about a girl called Marcy Lewis that really hate to go to gym class and her father. She is a fat girl who does not want to change gym suit in gym, she always tell her teacher that the cat eats her gym suit. However, there is a new teacher comes, she is Ms. Finney, the one who changes Marcy a lot. In her class, Marcy meets her new friends, learns a lot, and even meets a boy that she loves. But Ms. Finney is suspended because the school does not like the teaching method that she teaches. Marcy tries to let Ms. Finney back, she and the other students are against the school. Finally, Ms. Finney can back, but she does not want to. Marcy feels sad, but she also understand one thing. She should continue to learn no matter what. I think this book is great, and I also understand why Marcy does not want to change in gym room. I think Marcy is brave, she can against the thing that she does not like, no matter what."
— Karen (4 out of 5 stars)
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“First published in 1974, Paula Danziger’s compassionate and accurate portrayal of a young girl struggling to find her own voice rings as true today as it did 30 years ago. A full cast brings this modern American classic of teenage angst to life with humor and pathos.”
— School Library Journal
The Cat Ate My Gymsuit Listener Reviews
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" One of the best "coming of age" novels ever. Love you, Marcy! "
— Julia, 2/20/2014 -
" I haven't read this for years. thanks shelf discovery! i had forgotten everything about it. a classic case of small people, big problems. "
— Caitlinleah, 1/19/2014 -
" This is a childhood favorite of my daughter when she was a child. I really enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it highly to junior high girls. Good message, fun characters. "
— Donna, 1/18/2014 -
" Read this one as a teenager, I really enjoyed it. "
— Diana, 1/15/2014 -
" Loved this one as a kid. Paula Danziger told it like it was. "
— Jennifer, 12/26/2013 -
" I read this book when I was in seventh grade--in 1979-- and I loved it then. I loved all of Paula Danziger's books, her quirky characters, first person narration and dry humour. This book was a nostalgic read recently while cleaning out some old boxes. Proud to say I put in in the "keeper" pile :) "
— Aj, 12/25/2013 -
" it teaches you to be yourself, but i still think it could have been a little more interesting. "
— Readerrabbit11, 12/21/2013 -
" Oh Marcy, could I love you more? This book helped me and a lot of other girls accept what we looked like and who we were. I especially like this cover (the one I own) as that is EXACTLY what I imagine Marcy to look like! "
— Jennifer, 12/8/2013 -
" ok i am only adiing this book because i did not like it so i am warning you to not waste your time reading it! sorry "
— Jorjiacalaway, 12/3/2013 -
" This book is about a girl that learns to feol happy about her body. A new teacher in school helps her go through it until the day the fired,her and her class try to do every thing they can to save there teacher. "
— Jeritza, 11/15/2013 -
" This is such a good book!! =) "
— Maddie, 6/27/2013 -
" This was one of my favorite books when I was a kid, and reading it again after 15 years proved it's staying power. It's still one of my all time favorite books. It was so inspiring to me when I was young to stand up for what I believe in, and it hasn't lost that magic. "
— Sue, 6/15/2013 -
" i lovedf this book, i liked the characters and what it was about! "
— Mariad, 2/23/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book as an adolescent. If I remember correctly I felt that the family dynamics were realistic, albeit a bit of a downer. It gave a different perspective and message compared to much of the 'happy ending' stuff in TV sitcoms etc. "
— Paulette, 12/10/2012 -
" this was one of my favorite books as a kid! "
— Susan, 11/11/2012 -
" I loved this book when I was younger, it's such a great story. I can't believe it's now out of print! "
— Kari, 1/23/2012 -
" I'd give this 4 1/2 stars if I could. One of my earliest YA reads. I think I was 10 when I read and loved it. "
— elissa, 11/19/2011 -
" If you know a girl who doesn't quite fit in, who's a bit snarky and a lot funny, this is the book to give. "
— Vanessa, 6/17/2011 -
" This is a TIMELESS story, unbelievable that it was written over 30 years ago. Still relevant for today's children. Many young teens feel just like Marcy Lewis... so desperately trying to fit in, and feel comfortable in their own skin, find their way in life and stick up for what is right. "
— Michelle, 6/11/2011 -
" This is a childhood favorite of my daughter when she was a child. I really enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it highly to junior high girls. Good message, fun characters. "
— Donna, 4/19/2011 -
" Marcy marcy marcy! Had to re read this classic, love how even though nothing is really solved here, you can tell that everything is going to be alright in the end here. "
— Ruthmgon, 3/29/2011 -
" Haven't been reading Teen Lit lately so don't have a reference point. Enjoyed this book about how a fat girl learns to like herself. Some nice interweaving of contemporary (1974) political issues. "
— Ellen, 2/27/2011 -
" This was the only book amongst the many that were referred to me by my English teacher, Mr. Dubois, that didn't either end or begin with someone's death. Although it is a little sad at the end. "
— Emily, 2/2/2011 -
" This is a TIMELESS story, unbelievable that it was written over 30 years ago. Still relevant for today's children. Many young teens feel just like Marcy Lewis... so desperately trying to fit in, and feel comfortable in their own skin, find their way in life and stick up for what is right. "
— Michelle, 1/30/2011 -
" it was interesting fighting for what u believe is good "
— Douceline, 1/9/2011 -
" This book wasn't that good. It had some boring parts and some good ones. "
— Carolena, 12/11/2010 -
" The story was pretty cute. Same story line as all chubby tales though. "
— Tina, 11/24/2010 -
" I think it was a good book because it makes someone reallize how special you can be, and how hard this girl work to have the only person who understands her. <br/> "
— Andrea, 11/10/2010 -
" Loved this book as a kid - rereading to determine if appropriate for my 10-year old. And I like the cover of my book better....it's a classic. <br/> <br/>Yep, still love it! "
— Jen, 11/10/2010 -
" I haven't read this for years. thanks shelf discovery! i had forgotten everything about it. a classic case of small people, big problems. "
— Caitlinleah, 11/7/2010
About Paula Danziger
Paula Danziger (1945–2004) was an American children’s book author. Beginning her career as a teacher, she taught at the junior high, high school, and college levels. She went on to receive her master’s degree and during that time wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. Some her most critically acclaimed works include the Amber Brown series, Remember Me to Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents for Malpractice? In her memory, The Amber Brown Fund was established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them.
About the Narrators
Erin Bennett is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and a stage actress who played Carlie Roberts in the BBC radio drama Torchwood: Submission. She can be heard on several video games. Regional theater appearances include the Intiman, Pasadena Playhouse, Arizona Theatre Company, A Noise Within, Laguna Playhouse, and the Getty Villa. She trained at Boston University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Tavia Gilbert is an acclaimed narrator of more than four hundred full-cast and multivoice audiobooks for virtually every publisher in the industry. Named the 2018 Voice of Choice by Booklist magazine, she is also winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has earned numerous Earphones Awards, a Voice Arts Award, and a Listen-Up Award. Audible.com has named her a Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir. In addition to voice acting, she is an accomplished producer, singer, and theater actor. She is also a producer, singer, photographer, and a writer, as well as the cofounder of a feminist publishing company, Animal Mineral.