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Fat Boy Swim (Paperback)

by Catherine Forde (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd (7 April 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405239662
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405239660
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 35,378 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #49 in  Books > Children's Books > Fiction > School

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"* On Fat Boy Swim, The Times said: 'Powerful, empowering... crackles with teenage anger and pain'; The Sunday Telegraph said: (this book) 'should be force-fed to every secondary school child in the country'; Bookseller said: 'This is a moving, tumultuous, roller-coaster, acidetched story (with) a galaxy of distinctive, memorable characters.' * On Tug of War the Independent said: 'Another gripping story... from an author who never disappoints'; Books for Keeps said: 'A raw and perceptive story'; Sunday Telegraph said 'Delicious'. * On Firestarter the Bookseller said: 'A gripping and edgy thriller that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.' * On The Drowning Pond the Guardian said: 'Bitingly plausible... a gripping page-turner'; the Glasgow Herald said: 'Expertly crafted... characters full of bite.' * On Skarrs the Guardian said: 'A novel that is both troubling and inspirational.'"

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From award-winning author, Catherine Forde, comes "Fat Boy Swim", a story that will make you realise that anything is possible.Jimmy Kelly is fat. Lardy. Ginormous. Clinically obese. Inside, Jimmy doesn't feel like Smelly Kelly, Fat Boy Fat. He's just normal. His bedroom's a pit. His feet stink. He hates getting up on school mornings. If any of his classmates bothered to talk to him, instead of slagging him off, they'd find he was just as clued up as they were on films, on books, on telly, even on sport. But he wouldn't tell them that his secret talent is cooking. But Jimmy has another secret that even he doesn't know yet. A secret that will change him forever.

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars kool, 14 May 2004
This review is from: Fat Boy Swim (Paperback)
this book was an interesting read from the moment i opened to the first page. it takes the reader through many of the thoughts and feelings of a person who is considered overweight and consequently is taken the mick out of. it shows the emotional journey of an 'outcast' at school due to his weight, and proves that appearance isn't everything. i felt extremely sorry for Kelly as he has done no worng and yet is hated and treated differently. the book shows that anyone can be successful providing that they have the determination. i would reccomend this book to teenagers boys and girls aged 13-16. a good read!!! enjoy!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Winner of Grampian Children's Book Award, 4 Aug 2005
By A. Dines "kidz-books" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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In view of the fact that Catherine Forde won the teenagers' vote for the Grampian Children's Book Award, I had to read her winning novel Fat Boy Swim. It was perfectly clear why the book was so popular, although I think perhaps you have to be a teenager going through those horrible years of torment from others to fully appreciate it. It's certainly a feel-good book and a great incentive for anyone considerning learning to swim! The Scottish hero, Jimmy, is a very realistic character - fat and bullied, with a bitterly ironic talent for cooking which he can't openly share for fear of ridicule. Jimmy draws real sympathy from the reader and his equal triumphs over the bullies and his unhealthy lifestyle is accompanied by a darker family secret. (c)http://www.kidz-books.net
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2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars fat boy star!, 6 Feb 2005
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This review is from: Fat Boy Swim (Paperback)
this book is fantastic! it makes u realise that anything is possible when you put ur mind to it. jimmy is exceedingly fat, and yet he manages to loose a lot of mass, and his talents show thro.
This is a must read, a truly fantastic book that shows people the reality that they are completely unaware of!

if it doesnt appeal to you at first, then keep going bcuz it picks up and becums so much betta!

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This book is really boring and we were forced to read it in school. its about a stupid fat guy who has no friends, only read it if you have to like i did becuase it is really... Read more
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