It is one of several similar books written by Australian author Margaret Clark.

The protagonist, Lisa Trelaw, is a teenage girl who is overly concerned about her weight.

Other characters include her brother, Nick, who frequently teases her; Lisa's hard working father and over-weight mother; and her best friend Penny.

Also, the cliff accident where a large rock fell, crushing two of Lisa's friends and narrowly missing her.

The story has an ambiguous climax when Lisa is offered a modelling contract.