cover image FAT KID RULES THE WORLD

FAT KID RULES THE WORLD

K. L. Going, . . Penguin/Speak, $6.99 (185pp) ISBN 978-0-14-240208-5

A fish out of water, 6'1", 300-pound Troy is on the verge of suicide—at least he believes he is—when he is inexplicably rescued by a homeless boy/legendary local punk rock musician. In PW 's words, this is "a savvy and fast-paced debut." Ages 12-up. (Nov.)