Jul 03, 2012 stupid fast by geoff herbach booktrailers4all. No ones more shocked than shy 15yearold felton reinstein himself when he undergoes a tremendous growth spurt. Born in dubuque, iowa on october 30, 1969, herbach grew up in plattville, wisconsin. Set in wisconsin during the summer before junior year of highschool, the story follows felton reinstein, an awkward 15yearold outcast who experiences a rapid growth spurt that turns him into a popular star athlete overnight. As he juggles his newfound athletic prowess, his moms sudden depression, an annoying little brother, and his first love, he discovers a shocking secret about his past which explains why hes turning out the way he is. His books have been given the cybils award for best young adult fiction and the minnesota book award, selected for the junior library guild, and listed among the years best by the american library association, the american booksellers association, and many state library.
The reason i bring up this idea is because its the big thing at play in geoff herbachs debut novel stupid fast. If you want to read something fantastically funny, pick up stupid fast. Now he writes ya novels, including the awardwinning stupid fast series, and teaches at minnesota state, mankato where he blows his students minds with tales of football and comedy glory, none of. My name is felton reinstein, which is not a fast name. Felton has never been interested in sports, but theres no doubthe is stupid fast. It was sheila oconnor who first suggested to herbach that his voice was well suited to teen literature.
It was a page turner andeveryrime you finished one page the book would leave you wanting to know what happened next. Dec, 20 geoff herbach is the author of the hilarious novels stupid fast and im with stupid, which yalsa calls one of the most real, honest, and still funny male voices to come around in a while. Peter bognanni,author of the house of tomorrowi am not stupid funny. At the time, herbachs son was going through puberty, and so he decided to give it a try. Felton reinstein is one of my absolute favorite characters. Geoff herbach s felton reinstein is one incredible character. Set in wisconsin during the summer before junior year of highschool, the story follows felton reinstein, an awkward 15. Throughout this book felton tries to cope with an unsettling mother, an emotional younger brother, trying to fit in with the honkies, make the football team, and most importantly find himeself. Now he writes ya novels, including the awardwinning stupid. I am the author of the ya title, stupid fast june 2011 from sourcebooks fire. If you liked stupid fast by geoff herbach, here are some books like this. His books have been given the 2011 cybils award for best ya novel, the minnesota book award, selected for the junior library guild, listed among the years best by the american library association, the american booksellers association and many state library associations. Jun 01, 2011 stupid fast ebook written by geoff herbach. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read stupid fast.
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The book stupid fast by geoff herbach tells the story of a 15 year old kid named felton reinstein who throughout his year at school finds his special talent, the fact that he is stupid fast. Buy a cheap copy of stupid fast book by geoff herbach. Geoff herbach audio books, best sellers, author bio. Geoff herbach is the author of hooper and the awardwinning stupid fast series, as well as fat boy vs. His books have been given the 2011 cybils award for best ya novel, the minnesota. Geoff herbach has really impressed me and i cant wait to read more of his work. The mixture of serious emotions, life changing discoveries, and all out humor, made stupid fast a book that i simply couldnt.
Not necessarily what one would expect to be the first line in a book about. May 10, 20 stupid fast by geoff herbach book trailer 2014 nominee abe lincoln book award, illinois. Download read stupid fast 2011 by geoff herbach in pdf. Geoff herbach is the author of the hilarious novels stupid fast and im with stupid, which yalsa calls one of the most real, honest, and still funny male voices to come around in a. A wisconsin native, geoff herbach is the author of nine novels and one picture book for kids, including the young adult stupid fast trilogy, fat boy vs. If you want to read something honest and refreshing, pick up stupid fast. At the age of five, felton finds his fathers body after. Geoff herbach should know that his book is fantastic. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes. Paul, minnesota, where he earned a master of fine arts degree in creative writing. In my quest for more books from the male perspective, i stumbled upon stupid fast. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy book 1 kindle edition by geoff herbach author visit amazons geoff herbach page.
Stupid fast by geoff herbach published in 2011 pages. This book might easily be at the top of my 2011 favorites list, with its fantastic story line, strong voice, wellplayed themes, and for its incredible appeal for both guys and girls. Read stupid fast online by geoff herbach books free 30day. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy by geoff herbach. When you first come across this book and you do what you typically shouldnt do, judge the book by its cover, youd think this novel is about a higschool football player with nothing more. He soon hits his stride, however, and the plot takes off as feltons anxieties begin to overtake him. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Now they want me, the guy they used to call squirrel nut, to try out for the football team. Although felton hasnt lived an easy or very happy life he finds joy in just running fast. The star tribune said of geoff herbachs awardwinning series stupid fast.
His books have been given the 2011 cybils award for best ya novel, the minnesota book award, selected for the junior library guild, listed among the years best by the american library association, the american booksellers association and many state library. Created by media communications class austin goodman, lincoln community high school seniors. Stupid fast is geoffs debut novel and i can say this is the most pleasant surprise so far this year. Read stupid fast by geoff herbach for free with a 30 day free trial. If you havent read stupid fast, or if you have read stupid fast and havent read nothing special yet, i really hope you amend that. But last november, my voice finally dropped and i grew all this hair and then i got stupid fast. Praise for stupid fasta rare mix of raw honesty and hilarity. May 01, 20 herbachs narrative starts off shaky, with some uneven depictions of high school culture seeing footballstar and possible homecoming king felton being picked on. Growing up, geoff herbach wanted to play running back for the green bay packers or join the three stooges. Whipsmart and painfully selfaware, stupid fast is a funny and agonizing glimplse into the teenage. Stupid fast is playwright geoff herbachs first book for young adults. Stupid fast is geoff s debut novel and i can say this is the most pleasant surprise so far this year.
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