Ezzie’s Emerald

Ages 6 to 10 years. Most of the time Ezzie is very happy. She has good friends and a loving family who never make her feel that she is fat . But sometimes schoolmates tease her, and no matter how much she tries to ignore their taunts, she can’t completely. Ezzie loses her temper, hitting out at everyone. However, she redeems herself in their eyes with a selfless act of courage. This chapter book shows how Ezzie’s bravery makes others realise that she is more than simply the fat girl .