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Fat Kid Rules the World

By K. L. Going

By K. L. Going

By K. L. Going

By K. L. Going

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Paperback $9.99

Nov 01, 2004 | ISBN 9780142402085 | Young Adult

Ebook $6.99

Nov 18, 2004 | ISBN 9781101554937 | Young Adult

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    About Fat Kid Rules the World

    A Michael L. Printz Honor Book

    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’s 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.

    “Troy’s voice is candid, irreverent, realistic and humorous. [A] wonderful, engrossing tale.”—SLJ

    An ALA BBYA

    A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book

    A Booklist Editors’ Choice

    An SLJ Best Book of the Year

    A Miami Herald Best Book of the Year

    About Fat Kid Rules the World

    A Michael L. Printz Honor Book

    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’s 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.

    “Troy’s voice is candid, irreverent, realistic and humorous. [A] wonderful, engrossing tale.”—SLJ

    An ALA BBYA

    A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book

    A Booklist Editors’ Choice

    An SLJ Best Book of the Year

    A Miami Herald Best Book of the Year

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    Also by K. L. Going

    The Next Great Jane
    Pieces of Why
    Dog in Charge
    The Garden of Eve
    Full House
    See all books by K. L. Going

    About K. L. Going

    K. L. GOING is the award-winning author of multiple books for children and teens. She received a Michael Printz Honor for her teen novel, Fat Kid Rules the World, which was made into a feature film. Her beloved middle-grade novel,… More about K. L. Going

    About K. L. Going

    K. L. GOING is the award-winning author of multiple books for children and teens. She received a Michael Printz Honor for her teen novel, Fat Kid Rules the World, which was made into a feature film. Her beloved middle-grade novel,… More about K. L. Going

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Penguin Books
    Nov 01, 2004 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780142402085

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Speak
    Nov 18, 2004 | 192 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9781101554937
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    Praise

    “Troy’s voice is candid, irreverent, realistic and humorous. [A] wonderful, engrossing tale.”—SLJ

    Awards

    Michael L. Printz Honor Book WINNER

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