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Food Fight Paperback – June 27, 2023

by Linda B. Davis (Author)
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"A must-read for anyone who has ever fought their own battles with both fitting in and being themselves." —Shannon Schuren, author of Where Echoes Lie

Ben Snyder is ready for middle school. But his super picky eating, which has never been a big deal before, is about to take him down. Suddenly everybody’s on his case about what he’s eating and what he’s not—his old friends, his new friends, his weird lab partner, the girl he’s crushing on, and a bully—and Ben finds himself in social free fall, sliding toward the bottom of the middle school food chain. Even worse, there’s an upcoming three-day class trip to a colonial campsite. Knowing he can’t handle the gag-worthy menu, Ben prepares for the outing like it’s a survival mission. Armed with new and unexpected information about his eating habits that could change everything, he sets out with three tactical goals: impress the girl, outsmart the bully, and avoid every single meal. But when epic hunger threatens to push him over the edge, Ben must decide how far he will go to fit in and if he has the courage to stand out.

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    10+ years, from customers
  2. Print length
    248 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Fitzroy Books
  7. Publication date
    June 27, 2023
  8. ISBN-10
    1646033434
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1646033430
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"Food Fight is a heartfelt and hilarious look at life through the eyes of a picky eater. Linda B. Davis portrays Ben’s hopes and fears as he learns to navigate middle school while keeping his selective eating disorder a secret from the rest of his class, especially the school bully. A must-read for anyone who has ever fought their own battles with both fitting in and being themselves." —Shannon Schuren, author of Where Echoes Lie



"Linda Davis has a knack for zingy dialogue and depicting multi-faceted sixth-grade characters, but the story behind her book Food Fight goes much deeper. Protagonist Ben suffers from ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Typical middle school fare like pizza and ice cream literally makes him sick, and he uses humor to divert attention away from himself and his eating habits. But keeping his secret strains friendships with his classmates and worse, a hopeful first crush goes haywire. Davis’s pacing moves right along and yet never diminishes Ben’s emotional journey to self-acceptance, striking a pitch-perfect balance for middle-grade readers." —Kimberly Behre Kenna, author of Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade



"Davis gives the reader a realistic and sympathetic portrayal of what it is like to be a picky eater in middle school. With a convincing cast of characters, she creates a lively and timely look into the life of a student with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and the challenges he faces. An important and well-written debut novel." —Joyce Burns Zeiss, author of Out of the Dragon’s Mouth



"This debut novel pairs a unique subject (selective eating disorder) with a smorgasbord of universal middle grade themes including tolerance, bullying, acceptance, empowerment and self-esteem. Well worth the read!" —Naomi Milliner, author of Super Jake and the King of Chaos

"Honest-feeling prose and thoughtful characterizations capably drive themes of self-acceptance and self-discovery in this gently humorous novel." —Publishers Weekly.

About the Author

Linda B. Davis has always been curious about why we do the things we do. As a social worker, she became passionate about the need for accurate and accessible mental health information in children’s books. She is a member of SCBWI and active in the Chicago writing community. Linda enjoys traveling with her family, gardening, buying more books than she can possibly read, and maintaining her Little Free Library. Food Fight is her first novel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fitzroy Books (June 27, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1646033434
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1646033430
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10+ years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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Food Fight is a delightful, heartwarming tale that resonates with the universal struggle of fitting in while trying to stand out. Navigating the complexities of friendships, crushes, and bullies, all through the lens of a picky eater's challenges, makes for a compelling and relatable narrative. The story is a beautiful reminder of the courage it takes to be oneself in the face of conformity. A must-read for middle schoolers and anyone who remembers the bittersweet trials and triumphs of adolescence. Highly recommended for its humor, warmth, and invaluable life lessons."
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GlassHalfFull
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and relatable!
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023
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I thoroughly enjoyed Food Fight with its smart and witty cast of characters. Linda Davis does a fantastic job relaying the very real challenges of living with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder during a time when kids desperately want to fit in. As a bonafide "picky eater," I could relate to Ben's fear of what would await him on the school camping trip. Funny and relatable, I highly recommend this book for people of all ages!

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Tami M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Important book for kids (and their families) with ARFID.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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Thoughtful book about ARFID. Allows readers to see both the child and adult perspective. I am a Social Worker and I will be recommending this book to my clients. Food Fight is a good mix of warmth, compassion and knowledge.
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Snoozan
5.0 out of 5 stars Pediatrician-approved
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023
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I read this book to my middle-school daughter, and we both loved it. We cringed and cheered as the main character, Ben, navigated the social minefield of adolescent friendships. While his biggest struggle was “extreme picky eating” (avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID), this only partially defined him. He and other characters in this book are relatable to anyone who has had unwelcome light shed on a private moment - so, everyone. As a pediatrician, I loved the mentions of ARFID, which is an under-recognized condition. But mostly, I loved how much this book made me laugh. Don’t hesitate - read this and pass it on!
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Dave Lefkow
5.0 out of 5 stars This book teaches empathy and self-acceptance
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
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I was looking for a book that helped my three kids understand and empathize with what it’s like to be different. Food Fight was the perfect choice, with relatable characters, a well-paced narrative, and interesting, believable situations. I’m not a young adult (anymore) but the kids spoke so highly of this book that I also gave it a read. I must say that I really enjoyed reading about Ben, the main character, and his journey to and struggles with self acceptance - in the end, it gave me more empathy for my own kids who are all on somewhat similar journeys. Highly recommend!
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Tricia M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book with your kids!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023
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Davis has such an authentic middle school voice and perspective. I felt like I was back in middle school, hanging out with Ben and his classmates. Food Fight is a great reminder of how tricky it can be to navigate middle school (not just for kids, but for parents as well). An entertaining and insightful read for both kids and adults. Highly recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging book
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
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I loved this book. I was very engaging. I have two daughters and it was a reminder of the inner workings of middle school. As you read, you really feel like you are walking in his shoes.
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Natalie Cohen
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved loved this book for all ages
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023
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Linda captured middle school life so well. It was so interesting to learn about ARFID. Both kids and adults alike will enjoy the humor, compassion, and knowledge that Linda so effortlessly sprinkles throughout this coming of age book.
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