In Tyranny, brisk, spare text and illustrations that deal head-on with anorexia propel the reader along on Anna's journey as she falls prey to the eating disorder, personified as her tormentor, Tyranny.

The novel starts with a single question: "How did I get here?" The answer lies in the pages that follow, and it's far from simple. Pressured by media, friends, the workplace, personal relationships, and fashion trends, Anna descends into a seemingly unending cycle of misery. And whenever she tries to climb out of the abyss, her own personal demon, Tyranny, is there to push her back in. The contest seems uneven, and it might be except for one thing: Anna's strength of character has given rise to her deadly enemy. Ironically, it is that same strength of character that has the ultimate power to save her from the ravages of Tyranny.

Brilliantly and realistically presented, Tyranny is a must-read for anyone looking for a better understanding of eating disorders and for everyone looking for a compelling page-turner that is truly a story of triumph and hope.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 10/13/2009
ISBN: 9780887769030
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.10w x 0.20d
Award: Governor General's Literary Awards - Finalist

Review Citations: Quill & Quire 09/01/2009 pg. 60
Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2009
Booklist 10/15/2009 pg. 43
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2010
School Library Journal 03/01/2010 pg. 184

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 136089 / Tyranny
Reading Level: 2.2 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 1