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Slob
By Potter, Ellen
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2009
Gr 6-8 Owen is the fattestand smartestseventh grader in his New York City school. When hes not ducking the school bully or trying to survive the worlds most sadistic P.E. teacher, he invents things. Currently Owen has two projectsa TV that will show events in the past and a trap to catch the thief who keeps stealing the Oreos from his lunchbox. Theres a lot of middle school banter and adolescent dialogue. However, what begins as a lighthearted adventure ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Owen, nearly a genius and "fifty-seven percent fatter" than average, feels like an outcast at school--especially after someone starts st...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on July 1, 2009
Ellen Potter’s Slob covers territories familiar to middle-grade readers: standing up to bullies, misunderstandings with friends, and coping with tragedy. Potter creates characters who are genuine and appealing, but it is Owen Birnbaum’s voice that makes this story shine. Middle schoolers will relate to Owen’s misfit status. “I’m sure you’ve noticed that a lot of books start out with some kid’s first day at a new school. You can see why of course, it makes for great suspense. . . .Th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
