Fat Boy vs. the Cheerleaders

Fat Boy vs. the Cheerleaders

<p>From Geoff Herbach, the award-winning author of the hit young adult novels <i>Stupid Fast</i> and <i>Nothing Special</i>, comes a tale that will resonate with fat kids, nerds, dorks, gamers, geeks and teen outcasts of all kinds-an authentically funny story for anyone who has suffered from teasing and bullying at the hands of the high school social hierarchy. And decided to do something about it. <br><br> Join a cast of quirky misfits as fat boy Gabe, aka Chunk, goes up against the high school cheerleading team in a battle over control of the school's soda machine. A marching band geek who drowns his dysfunctional family woes in a voracious soda habit, Gabe relishes his role as class clown, fending off harassment from students and teachers with his own brand of irreverent, self-deprecating humor. But when the cheerleading team takes over the funds previously collected by the band, Gabe will not stand for it. Something must be done.<br><br> It's geeks versus jocks in an epic battle of the beverages!<br><br> Hilarious and poignant, <i>Fat Boy vs. The Cheerleaders</i> will have teen boys and girls alike cheering on this underdog turned unlikely hero. Reluctant readers and fans of Chris Crutcher, K.L. Going, and Andrew Smith's <i>Winger</i> will love Herbach's straightforward writing style and realism.  "One of the most real, honest, and still funny male voices to come around in a while" (YALSA).</p>