When was the last time a sports book has been able to inform you with some humor and provide real life events that you could relate to in your lifetime. But more than that, this story delves into some really heavy issues, including interracial dating and social class. He never thought he could get a girl like aleah, but when he did, he was the. It kept me on my feet and made me read more and more every time i opened it. The star tribune said of geoff herbachs awardwinning series stupid fast. Buy a cheap copy of stupid fast book by geoff herbach. This video is a book trailer for the book stupid fast by geoff herbach. Goodreads members who liked im with stupid stupid fast. Geoff herbach just before his sixteenth birthday, felton reinstein has a sudden growth spurt that turns him from a small, jumpy, pickedon boy with the nickname of squirrel nut to a powerful athlete, leading to.
Created by youth in the teens know best book club, a collaborative program of metropolitan state university and st. After dusting the football jocks in a race, felton marvels at his new athletic ability. Stupid fast is the kind of story i love, as it tackles the challenges of growing up in such a realistic, funny, and honest way. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy paperback june 1, 2011 by geoff herbach author.
In late november in wisconsin, his voice finally drops, he grows a bunch of hair, gets taller, and turns 16. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Felton has never been interested in sports, but theres no doubthe is stupid fast. 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. May 10, 20 stupid fast by geoff herbach book trailer 2014 nominee abe lincoln book award, illinois. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. How old is jerri during the summer in which the story takes place. Caris book blog i fully admit that i devoured this book in one complete sitting. Jun 01, 2011 suddenly tall, muscular and stupid fast, he has been invited by the highschool football coach to work out with the team with the understanding that he may win a position come fall. Felton reinstein is a wimpy kid who is 15 years old and only has two friends named gus and peter. Stupid fast author raking in awards, loving southern minnesota. Stupid fast is a sports book that is intended to catch the eye of readers who enjoy sports like football and deal with dramati. My name is felton reinstein, which is not a fast name.
Peter bognanni, author of the house of tomorrowi am not stupid funny. The book is about the life of felton reinstein, his development from a joke to a jock, and his life with his family and other people in his community. A moving yet hilarious comingofage novel about a reluctant athlete just trying to. The movie based on the book stupid fast, by geoff herbach.
Start reading stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy book 1 on your kindle in under a. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Praise for stupid fast a rare mix of raw honesty and hilarity. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy by geoff herbach and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
In the span of one surreal summer felton has a chance. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. For one thing, his father committed suicide and, as a lad, felton is the one who found him all revealed on the first page. Now that her oldest boy is growing up and is starting to look a lot like him, she breaks down in the middle of summer and stops being a mom by, laying in bed always, not going to the grocery store, and not taking care of her kids at all. Caris book blog herback is at this peak limning the confusion and frustration of a young man who no longer recognizes his own body, and feltons selfdeprecation take on his newly awarded a. Felton wasnt very popular and only had two real friends, peter, and gus. Terms in this set 31 at the beginning of the book, what did felton really want to be when he grew up.
It is the summer before junior year, and oddball outsider felton reinstein has hit the puberty jackpot. May 01, 20 the whirlwind of a wedding, college visits, prom, and the last few months of senior year provides an excellent backdrop for this final book about lara jean. On the surface are feltons physical changes, that allow him to be brought into the world of football. Stupid fast by geoff herbach discussion guide based on common core standards enrich your book discussion group with these discussion questions and delve deeper into the issues presented in stupid fast. This book shows the struggle of one teenage boy, felton, who deals with social anxiety and a difficult home life. Peter bognanni, author of the house of tomorrow i am not stupid funny. Now they want me, the guy they used to call squirrel nut, to. Nothing special is the second book in the stupid fast trilogy.
Fifteenyearold felton reinstein has always been on the smallish side, but in his sophomore year he starts growing. The book is about the life of felton reinstein, his development from a joke to a jock, and his life. Stupid fast is a book about a boy named felton reinstein who lives in wisconsin. Created by media communications class austin goodman, lincoln community high school seniors. If you have any question about this novel, please dont hesitate to contact us or translate team. Stupid fast is a sports book that is intended to catch the eye of readers who enjoy sports like football and deal with dramatic events. Jul 06, 2011 the reason i bring up this idea is because its the big thing at play in geoff herbachs debut novel stupid fast. Whipsmart and painfully selfaware, stupid fast is a funny and agonizing glimplse into the teenage. In the beginning he is a normal kid that is on his summer vacation and when.
The stupid fast book series by geoff herbach includes books stupid fast, nothing special, and im with stupid. If you enjoy reading sports books, then stupid fast by geoff herbach is the book for you. Not necessarily what one would expect to be the first line in a book about. Book trailer stupid fast stopmotion for class youtube. Peter bognanni,author of the house of tomorrowi am not stupid funny. Although felton hasnt lived an easy or very happy life he finds joy in just running fast.
The characters ping from event to event with emotions always at the forefront. Just before his sixteenth birthday, felton turns from a small, jumpy, pickedon boy with a nickname into a. Felton reinstine is a very well developed character and changes dramatically through out the story. Stupid fast author raking in awards, loving southern. When he was just five years old felton found his dad in his garage after he had hung himself. His sudden popularity is marred by his mothers equally abrupt bout of depression and his little brother andrews intense anger about it. Jul 03, 2012 book trailer created by gayle lawrence, who is a librarian from sand springs, ok summary. Stupid fast by geoff herbach published in 2011 pages. May 01, 2011 felton has never been interested in sports, but theres no doubthe is stupid fast. But he relized he doesnt care what other think about him because he knows hes stupid fast.
No ones more shocked than shy 15yearold felton reinstein himself when he undergoes a tremendous growth spurt. The guide is free and may be printed out or photocopied for use in the classroom, library, bookstore, or at home. Now they want me, the guy they used to call squirrel nut, to try out for the football team. Download read stupid fast 2011 by geoff herbach in pdf. See the complete stupid fast series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Stupid fast is a 2011 young adult novel written by american author geoff herbach. Caris book blog herback is at this peak limning the confusion and frustration of a young man who no longer recognizes his own body, and feltons selfdeprecation take on his newly awarded alist status is funny and compelling. Praise for stupid fasta rare mix of raw honesty and hilarity. Read stupid fast by geoff herbach available from rakuten kobo. 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. Stupid fast is playwright geoff herbachs first book for young adults. The mixture of serious emotions, life changing discoveries, and all out humor, made stupid fast a book that i simply couldnt.
Stupid fast a moving yet hilarious comingofage novel about a reluctant athlete just trying to make it through high schooli am not stupid funny. 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. But then andrew starts to stay in his room by himself a lot and it worries felton and jerri. Theres not a lot of football in stupid fast, but reluctant readers should take to it anyway thanks to the beguiling voice of protagonist felton reinstein. His mother, jerri, acts as if she came straight from the 70s and is overcome with a spiraling depression that only gets worse. 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. Jerri, a widow that has two children is slowly going insane because her husband committed suicide. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy by geoff herbach. Read online stupid fast series by geoff herbach in pdf.
But last november, my voice finally dropped and i grew all this hair and then i got stupid fast. In the begging of the book he felt stupid and all alone. A moving yet hilarious comingofage novel about a reluctant athlete just trying to make it through high school i am not stupid funny. Come visit sometime to read the latest chapter of stupid fast. Stupid fast geoff herbach geoff herbach critiques other books by geoff herbach me this is one of the best books that i have read. He under goes many challenges about his family, friends, and a girl.
The reinstein family is having a somewhat normal year for the first time in awhile. Click download or read online button to get stupid fast book now. How to take care of your mental health while working from home. 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. It takes a tole on felton and his younger brother, andrew. His status as a nobody disappears, and all of the sudden he is faced with a much different set of social rules. Stupid baby by blake, stephanie book the fast free. Suddenly tall, muscular and stupid fast, he has been invited. Stupid fast is geoffs debut novel and i can say this is the most pleasant surprise so far this year. Ask a girl to look down and then spell the word attic.
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