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Stupid fast is playwright geoff herbachs first book for young adults. For one thing, his father committed suicide and, as a lad, felton is the one who found him all revealed on the first page. But then andrew starts to stay in his room by himself a lot and it worries felton and jerri. 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. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more.

Click download or read online button to get stupid fast book now. Praise for stupid fast a rare mix of raw honesty and hilarity. Read online stupid fast series by geoff herbach in pdf. Stupid fast a moving yet hilarious comingofage novel about a reluctant athlete just trying to make it through high schooli am not stupid funny.

Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy paperback june 1, 2011 by geoff herbach author. On the surface are feltons physical changes, that allow him to be brought into the world of football. 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. But last november, my voice finally dropped and i grew all this hair and then i got stupid fast. If you enjoy reading sports books, then stupid fast by geoff herbach is the book for you. The movie based on the book stupid fast, by geoff herbach. Come visit sometime to read the latest chapter of 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. The characters ping from event to event with emotions always at the forefront. Peter bognanni, author of the house of tomorrowi am not stupid funny.

Stupid fast is a 2011 young adult novel written by american author geoff herbach. How old is jerri during the summer in which the story takes place. In the begging of the book he felt stupid and all alone. Jerri, a widow that has two children is slowly going insane because her husband committed suicide.

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. Stupid fast is a book about a boy named felton reinstein who lives in wisconsin. 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. The reinstein family is having a somewhat normal year for the first time in awhile. 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.

Peter bognanni, author of the house of tomorrow i am not stupid funny. A moving yet hilarious comingofage novel about a reluctant athlete just trying to. Download read stupid fast 2011 by geoff herbach in pdf. Read stupid fast by geoff herbach available from rakuten kobo. How to take care of your mental health while working from home. Although felton hasnt lived an easy or very happy life he finds joy in just running fast. 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. His sudden popularity is marred by his mothers equally abrupt bout of depression and his little brother andrews intense anger about it. The stupid fast book series by geoff herbach includes books stupid fast, nothing special, and im with stupid. Production begins in new yorks hudson valley in the summer of 2015. Just before his sixteenth birthday, felton turns from a small, jumpy, pickedon boy with a nickname into a. In late november in wisconsin, his voice finally drops, he grows a bunch of hair, gets taller, and turns 16. Stupid fast is geoffs debut novel and i can say this is the most pleasant surprise so far this year.

Felton wasnt very popular and only had two real friends, peter, and gus. Felton reinstein is a wimpy kid who is 15 years old and only has two friends named gus and peter. In the beginning he is a normal kid that is on his summer vacation and when. Peter bognanni,author of the house of tomorrowi am not stupid funny. He under goes many challenges about his family, friends, and a girl. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy by geoff herbach and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Suddenly tall, muscular and stupid fast, he has been invited. It kept me on my feet and made me read more and more every time i opened it.

The book is about the life of felton reinstein, his development from a joke to a jock, and his life. Terms in this set 31 at the beginning of the book, what did felton really want to be when he grew up. His mother, jerri, acts as if she came straight from the 70s and is overcome with a spiraling depression that only gets worse. This book shows the struggle of one teenage boy, felton, who deals with social anxiety and a difficult home life. His status as a nobody disappears, and all of the sudden he is faced with a much different set of social rules. Stupid fast author raking in awards, loving southern minnesota.

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. Stupid fast author raking in awards, loving southern. 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. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy by geoff herbach. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Not necessarily what one would expect to be the first line in a book about. May 01, 2011 felton has never been interested in sports, but theres no doubthe is stupid fast. The star tribune said of geoff herbachs awardwinning series stupid fast. Whipsmart and painfully selfaware, stupid fast is a funny and agonizing glimplse into the teenage. But more than that, this story delves into some really heavy issues, including interracial dating and social class. Ask a girl to look down and then spell the word attic. 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. In the span of one surreal summer felton has a chance. 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. Stupid fast by geoff herbach published in 2011 pages. Stupid fast is a sports book that is intended to catch the eye of readers who enjoy sports like football and deal with dramati. Nothing special is the second book in the stupid fast trilogy. But he relized he doesnt care what other think about him because he knows hes stupid fast.

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. Felton has never been interested in sports, but theres no doubthe is stupid fast. When he was just five years old felton found his dad in his garage after he had hung himself. May 10, 20 stupid fast by geoff herbach book trailer 2014 nominee abe lincoln book award, illinois. 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.

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. My name is felton reinstein, which is not a fast name. Book trailer stupid fast stopmotion for class youtube. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The mixture of serious emotions, life changing discoveries, and all out humor, made stupid fast a book that i simply couldnt. After dusting the football jocks in a race, felton marvels at his new athletic ability. Now they want me, the guy they used to call squirrel nut, to try out for the football team. The guide is free and may be printed out or photocopied for use in the classroom, library, bookstore, or at home. Start reading stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy book 1 on your kindle in under a. 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 geoff herbach geoff herbach critiques other books by geoff herbach me this is one of the best books that i have read. 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. 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. Fifteenyearold felton reinstein has always been on the smallish side, but in his sophomore year he starts growing. It takes a tole on felton and his younger brother, andrew.

Praise for stupid fasta rare mix of raw honesty and hilarity. Now they want me, the guy they used to call squirrel nut, to. A moving yet hilarious comingofage novel about a reluctant athlete just trying to make it through high school i am not stupid funny. See the complete stupid fast series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Goodreads members who liked im with stupid stupid fast.

No ones more shocked than shy 15yearold felton reinstein himself when he undergoes a tremendous growth spurt. He never thought he could get a girl like aleah, but when he did, he was the. 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. Stupid baby by blake, stephanie book the fast free. Created by youth in the teens know best book club, a collaborative program of metropolitan state university and st. It is the summer before junior year, and oddball outsider felton reinstein has hit the puberty jackpot. 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.