Gut Reaction
Kirby Larson, Quinn Wyatt
Tess Medina begins eighth grade in a new city while grieving for her father, a professional baker who died three years earlier. Tess bakes too and has been a finalist in a junior baking competition. Sharing treats helps her make friends with Elly and Rajeet, but worsening stomach pain and sudden bathroom needs make her own food restrictions grow. She keeps these symptoms secret from her mother and friends. After passing out at school and going to the hospital, Tess is diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
