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Fat Kid Rules the World

Fat Kid Rules the World

Published in
2003
3.80
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Description

Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found here Troy Billings is seventeen, 296 pounds, friendless, utterly miserable, and about to step off a New York subway platform in front of an oncoming train. Until he meets Curt MacCrae, an emaciated, semi-homeless, high school dropout guitar genius, the stuff of which Lower East Side punk rock legends are made. Never mind that Troy's dad thinks Curt's a drug addict and Troy's brother thinks Troy's the biggest (literally) loser in Manhattan. Soon, Curt has recruited Troy as his new drummer, even though Troy can't play the drums. Together, Curt and Troy will change the world of punk, and Troy's own life, forever.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
224 pages

Why to read

  • Relatable characters
  • Engaging plot
  • Educational content
  • Inspiring message