SLOB

by Ellen Potter

Being the fattest and smartest 7th grader proves to be difficult for Owen. Someone steals cookies from his lunch each day and his sister Caitlyn, a member of GWAB (Girls Who Are Boys) prefers to called Jeremy. Owen spends his days setting traps to catch the cookie-stealer and spends his nights building a machine that will allow his to view the past. Why is Owen so obsessed with the past? What is the significance of the book's title?

Personal Thoughts: What an incredibly entertaining read! Owen is a delightful character and his voice and sarcasm are right on target. Although the book is quite humorous , Potter incorporates compassion and life lessons throughout.

Ellen Potter's SLOB is on the 2010 and 2011 Texas Lone Star Reading List.