Fat Boy Swim (Paperback)

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Description


From Firestarter and Skarrs author Catherine Forde comes a story of an overweight boy and victim of bullying who finds out that anything is possible Jimmy Kelly is fat—lardy, ginormous, clinically obese. But inside, Jimmy doesn't feel like Smelly Kelly, Fat Boy Fat. He's just normal. Like other boys his age, his bedroom's a pit, his feet stink, and he hates getting up on school mornings. If any of his classmates bothered to talk to him, instead of slagging him off, they'd find he's just as clued in as they are on films, books, TV, even sports. Although he wouldn't tell them that his secret talent is cooking. But Jimmy has another secret that even he doesn't know yet—a secret that will change him forever.

About the Author


Catherine Forde is the author of numerous books for young adults, including Fifteen Minute Bob, Firestarter, and Skarrs, which was long-listed for the Carnegie Medal.

Praise for Fat Boy Swim…


"A gripping story about self-discovery and the thrilling transformation that sports can bring. . . . the messy ending is satisfyingly realistic."  —Booklist

"A moving, tumultuous, roller-coaster, acid-etched story. . . A galaxy of distinctive, memorable characters."  —Bookseller

Product Details ISBN-10: 1405239662
ISBN-13: 9781405239660
Published: Egmont UK, 04/01/2012
Pages: 288
Language: English
Recommended Reading Level Minimum Age: 12
Maximum Age: UP
Minimum Grade Level: 7th Grade
Maximum Grade Level: Up