Puddin’
A Dumplin’ companion novel
Art by Daniel Stolle and Design by Aurora Parlagreco
Age range: young adult
Audio narrated by: Erin Mallon and Kyle Garcia
Find the Dumplin’ and Puddin’ Readers’ Guide here
A story about unexpected friendship, romance, and Texas-size girl power.
Millie Michalchuk has gone to fat camp every year since she was a little girl. Not this year. This year she has new plans to chase her secret dream of being a newscaster—and to kiss the boy she’s crushing on.
Callie Reyes is the pretty girl who is next in line for dance team captain and has the popular boyfriend. But when it comes to other girls, she’s more frenemy than friend.
When circumstances bring the girls together over the course of a semester, they surprise everyone (especially themselves) by realizing that they might have more in common than they ever imagined.
Praise for Puddin’
★ Kirkus Reviews
“Murphy’s plot brims with unlikely friendships, irresistible romance, fabulous fat acceptance, and a kick-ass ending. Buoying.”
School Library Journal
“This companion to the very popular Dumplin’ introduces more memorable characters for whom readers can’t help but cheer.”
Becky Albertalli, award-winning author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
“Julie Murphy has created the platonic love story of a lifetime. I am wildly in love with Puddin’.”
Booklist
“Murphy’s energetic writing style makes for compulsive readability.”
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Texans and non-Texans alike will appreciate getting to know two strong-minded Lone Star girls.”
Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“A wonderful story of young romance, body acceptance, and unlikely friendships.”