This acclaimed book by geoff herbach is available at in several formats for your ereader. Buy a cheap copy of nothing special book by geoff herbach. Nothing special geoff herbach 9781402265075 netgalley. Read nothing special online by geoff herbach books free 30. When i heard that there would be a second novel, i was beyond excited. Geoff herbach is the author of the awardwinning stupid fast ya series. A stupid number of awards for geoff herbach s stupid fast ala best fiction for young adults selection yalsa best fiction for young adults 2011 cybils award winner, young adult fiction junior library guild selection aba best books hey aleah, i miss you. From geoff herbach, the awardwinning author of the hit young adult novels stupid fast and nothing special, comes a tale that will resonate with fat kids, nerds, dorks, gamers, geeks and teen outcasts of all kindsan authentically funny story for. Nothing special ebook por geoff herbach 9781402265082. This book can get confusing but thats what is good about it because it makes it suspenseful. Essentially, narcissistic felton reinstein who just happens to be the top high school football player in the nation has to deal with his brother who has to track down his family. Geoff herbach has written an utterly sincere trilogy that is perfectly paced.
A stupid number of awards for geoff herbachs stupid fastala best fiction for young adults selectionyalsa best fiction for young adults2011 cybils award winner, young adult fictionjunior library guild selectionaba best bookshey aleah,i miss. The cheerleaders, have been listed in the years best by many associations who seem to know what theyre talking about. Herbach currently teaches creative writing at minnesota state university, mankato. A stupid number of awards for geoff herbachs stupid fast ala best fiction for young adults selection yalsa best fiction for young adults 2011 cybils award winner, young adult fiction junior library guild selection aba best books hey aleah, i miss you. Nothing special felton reinstein trilogy series by geoff herbach. At the same time though, we get to see felton mature and want to become a guide for others. To clarify, its different because felton has matured since the first book which is apparent from. A stupid number of awards for geoff herbachs stupid fast. The conceit of telling the tale of the road trip while on a different trip is a convoluted one that buries the heart of this potentially touching tale in a flabby, confusing construct few readers will enjoy. Felton reinstein thought he had it alla great girlfriend, an athletic scholarship in the bag, and football friends he could totally count on. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Read nothing special by geoff herbach for free with a 30 day free trial. A stupid number of awards for geoff herbachs stupid fastala best fiction for young adults selectionyalsa best fiction for young adults2011 cybils award winner, young adult fictionjunior library guild selectionaba best bookshey aleah,i miss you. Wrong like an elephant storming a house of cards, it all.
After dusting the football jocks in a race, felton marvels at his new athletic ability. Herbach has written scripts for electric arc radio, radio happy hour, powderkeg live, and the lit 6 project. Essentially, narcissistic felton reinstein who just happens to be the. 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. The main character and narrator of this book is a senior in high school and one. Its the next summer though and his girlfriend, aleah, decided to go to germany for the summer and the two of them to go on a break. A collection of true, tortured, wild, hilarious, concise, and intense tales of teenage life. No ones more shocked than shy 15yearold felton reinstein himself when he undergoes a tremendous growth spurt. Blogger lisa, lisas world of books lisas world of books. Because theres some serious donkey crap going on right now. Its pretty cool how felton basically tells two stories at the same time. Blogger lisa, lisas world of books lisas world of books this book blends humor with honest questions and realizations about family and life in an almost seamless way.
Nothing special king county library system overdrive. He cowrote the musical dont crush our heart and has been a reader on talking image connection. The trilogy, which includes stupid fast, nothing special, and im with stupid, has earned several awards including the 2011 cybils award for best young adult novel, 20 minnesota book award for young adult literature. As football star felton reinsteins senior year progresses, the stresses on him. Nothing special by geoff herbach 2012 nothing special is the sequel to stupid fast. Stupid fast is the first in the felton reinstein trilogy, followed by nothing special and im with stupid. And while i think i enjoyed stupid fast more than nothing special. Im happy to say that the 2nd book in this series is it a. This second book about felton reinstein deals with the aftermath of the physical and emotional changes he undergoes in the first book, and delves into the effects of his behavior on those around him, especially his younger brother andrew.
With the sudden fame of having football recruiters watching him at every game, as well as track coaches taking notice, its hard not to be self absorbed. Blogger cupcake, cupcakes book cupboard cupcake book cupboard geoff herbach brings another very uniquely written book to the table with nothing special. Geoff herbach brings another very uniquely written book to the table with nothing special. Unfortunately, hes still a little kid on the inside. Stupid fast is playwright geoff herbachs first book for young adults. Goodreads indiebound amazon nothing special by geoff herbach is the sequel to last years stupid fast, and centers on a teenage boy named felton reinstein. Feltons outstanding abilities at football and track create a unique set nothing special by geoff herbach discussion guide. Its next year and felton is as big and bad as everyone thought hed be. Geoff herbach illustrations, stephen gilpin illustrations 3.
Nothing special by geoff herbach, sourcebooks fire, on sale may 1, 2012 book infosource. Nothing special reinstein brothers, book 2 by geoff herbach. Geoff herbach continues the story of wisconsin teenager and high school football player felton reinstein, how he relates to his friends gus and aleah and what he does when his little brother andrew runs away on. Nothing special reinstein brothers, book 2 by geoff herbach book cover, description, publication history. Nothing special by geoff herbach overdrive rakuten. A stupid number of awards for geoff herbachs stupid fast ala best fiction for young adults selection yalsa best fiction for young adults 2011 cybils award winner, young adult fiction junior library guild selection aba best books. Nothing special by geoff herbach dancing through ya. Nothing special is really different from stupid fast. Download read nothing special 2012 by geoff herbach in. Last year, geoff herbachs critically acclaimed and awardwinning debut novel, stupid fast, a wryly humorous comingofage tale narrated by a selfdeprecatingly witty 15 yearold, felton reinstein, brilliantly captured the spectacle of high school sports, the trials of. A stupid number of awards for geoff herbach s stupid fast ala best fiction for young adults. Nothing special won the 20 minnesota book award for young peoples literature. Nothing special by geoff herbach, 9781402265075, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Geoff herbach has written several additional novels, including the miracle letter of t. From geoff herbach, the awardwinning author of the hit young adult novels stupid fast and nothing special, comes a tale that will resonate with fat kids, nerds, dorks, gamers, geeks and teen outcasts of all kindsan authentically funny story for any. Nothing special would be a great book for people graduating, even though felton is not, just because it deals a lot with worries and fears about the future and wanting to just do things for the love of it, and not because you want to be famous or have people tell you how wonderful you were. Geoff herbachs young adult novels, stupid fast, nothing special, im with stupid, and fat boy vs.
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. Felton reinstein is the top football recruit in the state and its making him a nervous wreck, which isnt helped much when his younger brother, andrew, runs away to a suspicioussounding orchestra camp. Herbachs sophomore effort is impenetrable to those who have not read his first, due to a complete lack of character introductions. Im with stupid is the followup to stupid fast and nothing special. Over the course of a cataclysmically awful trip, felton reinstein journals for his girlfriend. His little brother, andrew, struggles mightily without feltons help. Nothing special has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. Nothing special nothing special geoff herbach sourcebooks fire. So when i heard there was a continuation of the story, i was beyond excited. In nothing special, geoff herbachs sequel is even better than the 1st. Through journal entries to his girlfriend, aleah, he tries to make sense of why his life. Geoff herbach is the author of the award winning stupid fast ya series as well as fat boy vs the cheerleaders.
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