Fat Kid Rules The World - Softcover

"Remarkable debut . . . New York's meaner streets and their humanity have never been more entertainingly recreated" (The Irish Times)

"Funny, poignant and irresistable, Fat Kid will easily win fans" (Linda Newbery TES)

"It's witty, slick, feel-good and it's got a street-wise kind of truth to it" (Books for Keeps)

"A darkly comic story . . . Highly recommended" (Inis)

"Super book . . . Emotional and very moving" (Teen Titles)

When Troy (a hugely overweight social leper) befriends Curt (a skinny homeless punk guitar genius), they both get much more than they bargained for. Troy's macho brother and ex-Marine father think Curt is just a junkie loser - but as Curt stopped Troy's suicide attempt, Troy can't just forget him. Curt recruits Troy as the new drummer in his punk band - but Troy has never played the drums in his life. When Curt's around, though, almost anything seems possible. An outstanding, heart-warming, funny, edgy, debut novel.