Rimberg delivers an alternately fascinating and awkward novel that sometimes seems to exist. His books have been given the cybils award for best young adult fiction and the minnesota book award, selected for the junior library guild, and listed among the years best by the american library association, the american booksellers association, and many state library. Stupid fast by geoff herbach book read online scribd. Caris book blog i fully admit that i devoured this book in one complete sitting. There were so many good parts in this book that had me glued. Stupid fast is geoffs debut novel and i can say this is the most pleasant surprise so far this year. But last november, my voice finally dropped and i grew all this hair and then i got stupid fast. Stupid fast reinstein brothers, book 1 by geoff herbach. It was a page turner andeveryrime you finished one page the book would leave you wanting to know what happened next. His books have been given the 2011 cybils award for best ya novel, the minnesota book award, selected for the junior library guild, listed among the years best by the american library association, the american booksellers association and many state library associations. Rimberg, stupid fast, and a sequel to stupid fast titled.
Just before his sixteenth birthday, felton turns from a small, jumpy, pickedon boy with a. 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. In addition, the story is realistic fiction because of how the author geoff herbach makes the reader really understand the characters and expound on the situations so that they are believable. Stupid fast is playwright geoff herbach s first book for young adults. 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. So, you put the book back on the shelf and look for something that looks a little more interesting. Its pretty cool how felton basically tells two stories at the same time. Whipsmart and painfully selfaware, stupid fast is a funny and agonizing glimplse into the teenage. In my quest for more books from the male perspective, i stumbled upon stupid fast. Geoff herbach has really impressed me and i cant wait to read more of his work. Jun 01, 2011 stupid fast ebook written by geoff herbach. His books have been given the 2011 cybils award for best ya novel, the minnesota book award, selected for the junior library guild, listed among the years best by the american library association, the american booksellers association and many state library. His books have received the cybils award for best ya fiction, the minnesota book award, outstanding book by a wisconsin author and have been listed among the. Read online stupid fast series by geoff herbach in pdf.
Geoff herbach has written several additional novels, including the miracle letter of t. Stupid fast by geoff herbach overdrive rakuten overdrive. From geoff herbach, the awardwinning author of the hit young adult novels stupid fast and nothing special, comes the ultimate underdog story, which will resonate with anyone who has suffered from teasing and bullying at the hands of the high. Felton has never been interested in sports, but theres no doubthe is stupid fast. His voice is funny, sweet, confused and just plain nice but life has not been easy for felton and his. Now he writes books, including the awardwinning stupid fast series, and teaches creative writing at minnesota state university, mankato. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read stupid fast. Geoff herbach is the author of the award winning stupid fast ya series. Born in dubuque, iowa on october 30, 1969, herbach grew up in plattville, wisconsin. Read stupid fast by geoff herbach for free with a 30 day free trial. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy by geoff herbach. After dusting the football jocks in a race, felton marvels at his new athletic ability. It is the summer before junior year, and oddball outsider felton reinstein has hit the puberty jackpot.
A wisconsin native, geoff herbach is the author of nine novels and one picture book for kids, including the young adult stupid fast trilogy, fat boy vs. Stupid fast is the first in the felton reinstein trilogy, followed by nothing special and im with stupid. 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. Although felton hasnt lived an easy or very happy life he finds joy in just running fast. Hairstyles of the damned, joe meno the perks of being a wallflower, stephen chbosky stupid fast, geoff. Praise for stupid fasta rare mix of raw honesty and hilarity. Now they want me, the guy they used to call squirrel nut, to try. As he juggles his newfound athletic prowess, his moms sudden depression, an. 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. Download read stupid fast 2011 by geoff herbach in pdf. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy herbach, geoff on. Wee wisconsin boy, geoff herbach wanted to play for the green bay packers or join the three stooges. Where should i start, overall i think this book is great. Geoff herbach is a novelist, but he also loves writing for performance.
Geoff herbach is the author of the awardwinning stupid fast ya series featuring felton reinstein. Stupid fast by geoff herbach book trailer 2014 nominee abe lincoln book award, illinois. Stupid fast is geoff s debut novel and i can say this is the most pleasant surprise so far this year. He is the author of several novels, including the miracle letters of t. After dusting the football jocks in a race, felton marvel. Han further develops her cast, pushing them to new maturity. Buy a cheap copy of stupid fast book by geoff herbach. May 10, 20 stupid fast by geoff herbach book trailer 2014 nominee abe lincoln book award, illinois.
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The main character and narrator of this book is a senior in high school and one. My name is felton reinstein, which is not a fast name. Geoff herbachs felton reinstein is one incredible character. Herbach currently teaches creative writing at minnesota state university, mankato. If you want to read something honest and refreshing, pick up stupid fast. Jul 03, 2012 book trailer created by gayle lawrence, who is a librarian from sand springs, ok summary. The star tribune said of geoff herbachs awardwinning series stupid fast. Geoff herbach is an author of young adult books, including a trilogy featuring felton reinstein, the stupid fast series. 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.
A stupid number of awards for geoff herbach s stupid fast ala b. Now they want me, the guy they used to call squirrel nut, to try out for the football team. Paul, minnesota, where he earned a master of fine arts degree in creative writing. Just before his sixteenth birthday, felton turns from a small, jumpy, pickedon boy with a nickname into a. Geoff herbach is an award winning american novelist. If you enjoy reading sports books, then stupid fast by geoff herbach is the book for you. Felton went to being unnoticed except by bullies to being a track and football hero. Geoff herbach audio books, best sellers, author bio. A moving yet hilarious comingofage novel about a reluctant athlete just trying to make it through high school i am not stupid funny. Stupid fast reinstein brothers, book 1 by geoff herbach book cover, description, publication history.
Felton reinstein is a wimpy kid who is 15 years old and only has two. This book is about a kid named felton which before the book he had a life where he was an average kid but over summer he grew and gained the ability to be able to run very fast. In late november in wisconsin, his voice finally drops, he grows a bunch of hair, gets taller, and turns 16. Geoff herbach follows his excellent debut stupid fast with another tale about felton reinstein and his family.
His books have been given the 2011 cybils award for best ya novel, selected for the junior library guild, listed in the years best by the american library association, the american booksellers association and many state library associations. The reason i bring up this idea is because its the big thing at play in geoff herbachs debut novel stupid fast. I was really drawn in by the description, and so i signed up for the tour so i could read devour it. His books have been given the cybils award for best young adult fiction and the minnesota book award, selected for the junior.
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Book trailer created by gayle lawrence, who is a librarian from sand springs, ok summary. If you want to read something fantastically funny, pick up stupid fast. From geoff herbach, the awardwinning author of the hit young adult novels stupid fast and nothing special, comes the ultimate underdog story, which will resonate with anyone who has suffered from teasing and bullying at the hands of the high school social hierarchyand decided to do something about it. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy book 1 and millions of other books are available for. When you first come across this book and you do what you typically shouldnt do, judge the book by its cover, youd think this novel is about a higschool football player with nothing more than in interest in sports and girls. Stupid fast author raking in awards, loving southern. The book is about the life of felton reinstein, his development from a joke to a jock, and his life. Growing up, geoff herbach wanted to play running back for the green bay packers or join the three stooges. 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. A stupid number of awards for geoff herbachs stupid fast ala b. Geoff herbach is the author of the award winning stupid fast ya series as well as fat boy vs the cheerleaders. No ones more shocked than shy 15yearold felton reinstein himself when he undergoes a tremendous growth spurt.
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