Fat Boy Swim

by Catherine Forde (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.28

  Fourteen-year-old Jimmy Kelly is Fat Boy Fat, the largest kid in his Scottish community, who' s made to feel useless at everything. Only his family knows he' s a whiz in the kitchen, and Jimmy is determined to keep it that way.So when GI Joe, the toughest coach at school, finds out his secret, Jimmy is sure he' s doomed. But Coach proposes a deal: If Jimmy helps him, Coach will help Jimmy to swim. He knows there' s more to Jimmy than meets the eye. Now it' s time for Jimmy to stop hiding and realize it himself.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2004

  $3.65

  What's the hook?

  A humorous novel driven with gritty realism and thrilling imagination. The good mix of girl and boy characters make this book great for whole class work.

  What are the themes?

  Social issues such as bullying, self-image and confidence make Fat Boy Swim suitable for cross-curricular use in PSHE

  Teaching points?

  Scottish setting and the use of Scottish dialect expressions make it ideal for exploring dialect and cultural diversity.