Now he writes ya novels, including the awardwinning stupid fast series, and teaches at minnesota sta. Felton has never been interested in sports, but theres no doubthe is stupid fast. If you want to read something honest and refreshing, pick up stupid fast. The protagonist in this book would probably be felton reinstein. Geoff herbach is the author of the award winning stupid fast ya series. Fifteenyearold felton reinstein has always been on the smallish side, but in his sophomore year he starts growing. If you enjoy reading sports books, then stupid fast by geoff herbach is the book for you. Peter bognanni,author of the house of tomorrowi am not stupid funny. Stupid fast is playwright geoff herbach s first book for young adults. I am the author of the ya title, stupid fast june 2011 from sourcebooks fire. Herbachs book is a recommended read, i cant wait to see what my students think, since this is a reading olympic book selection. 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. About geoff herbach geoff herbach is the author of the award winning stupid fast ya series as well as fat boy vs the cheerleaders.
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. Geoff herbach is a novelist, but he also loves writing for performance. Jun 01, 2011 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. 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. This is interesting because the reader sees what he does in every situation and how he learns each time. Even thought he did commit some crimes and had a few insecurities, he never meant any harm in the acts. My name is felton reinstein, which is not a fast name. Smashwords about geoff herbach, author of the watchmakers.
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Wee wisconsin boy, geoff herbach wanted to play for the green bay packers or join the three stooges. Stupid fast is playwright geoff herbachs first book for young adults. He soon hits his stride, however, and the plot takes off as feltons anxieties begin to overtake him. 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. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy herbach, geoff on. Stupid fast reinstein brothers, book 1 by geoff herbach.
Stupid fast author raking in awards, loving southern. In late november in wisconsin, his voice finally drops, he grows a bunch of hair, gets taller, and turns 16. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy by geoff herbach. Maybe it has to do with turning 50, but ive been reading a lot of books about high school. Felton reinstein is a wimpy kid who is 15 years old and only has two friends named gus and peter. Hairstyles of the damned, joe meno the perks of being a wallflower, stephen chbosky stupid fast, geoff herbach you, charles benoit currently reading all very different books. Stupid fast reinstein brothers, book 1 by geoff herbach book cover, description, publication history.
Geoff herbach writes in the first person in stupid fast, with shorter chapters. Now he writes books, including the awardwinning stupid fast series, and teaches creative writing at minnesota state university, mankato. Created by an avid readers musings view on an avid readers musings share. It is a fast paced book with some humor and is not like most other sports books because it has a completely different plot and engaging characters that all add something new to the problem. He is the author of several novels, including the miracle letters of t. The reason i bring up this idea is because its the big thing at play in geoff herbachs debut novel stupid fast. Read stupid fast by geoff herbach for free with a 30 day free trial. Stupid fast is geoffs debut novel and i can say this is the most pleasant surprise so far this year. 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.
Growing up from grossout books and bathroom humor reading and talk. 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. The guide is free and may be printed out or photocopied for use in the classroom, library, bookstore, or at home. Stupid fast was a finalist for the 2011 cybils in young adult fiction. Geoff herbach adds a romantic subplot as felton falls for the girl whose father, a university professor, is temporarily visiting to teach a summer course at college. His books have been given the cybils award for best young adult fiction and the minnesota book award, selected for the junior. Hairstyles of the damned, joe meno the perks of being a wallflower, stephen chbosky stupid fast, geoff. Growing up, geoff herbach wanted to play running back for the green bay packers or join the three stooges. Geoff herbach is the author of the award winning stupid fast ya series as well as fat boy vs the cheerleaders. We got to know felton reinstein over two years of his high school career going from squirrel nut to stupid fast, his loves, his struggle to deal with his fathers. Felton reinstein is a wimpy kid who is 15 years old and only has two. He was the most innocent character and had the best intentions. Teenage offspring of the herondales, carstairs, fairchilds, and other angeldescended nephilim continue their families demonfighting ways amid a round of elegant. 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.
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. Geoff herbach is an author of young adult books, including a trilogy featuring felton reinstein, the stupid fast series. 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. 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. After dusting the football jocks in a race, felton marvels at his new athletic ability. Whipsmart and painfully selfaware, stupid fast is a funny and agonizing glimplse into the teenage. It was also selected as the winner for the 2011 cybils in ya fiction by myself and my fellow judges. Top 10 best geoff herbach books top rated geoff herbach. Although felton hasnt lived an easy or very happy life he finds joy in just running fast. Geoff herbach has really impressed me and i cant wait to read more of his work. Now they want me, the guy they used to call squirrel nut, to.
But last november, my voice finally dropped and i grew all this hair and then i got stupid fast. It was sheila oconnor who first suggested to herbach that his voice was well suited to teen literature. A moving yet hilarious comingofage novel about a reluctant athlete just trying to make it through high school i am not stupid funny. 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. It was a page turner andeveryrime you finished one page the book would leave you wanting to know what happened next. His books have received a variety of awards and accolades, including the 2011 cybils award for best ya. 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.
Geoff herbach should know that his book is fantastic. Because theres some serious donkey crap going on right now. 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. Stupid fast felton reinstein trilogy by herbach, geoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 30, 2020 blog post by geoff herbach about stupid fast. Geoff herbach isnt a goodreads author, but they do have a blog, so here are some recent posts imported from their feed. Paul, minnesota, where he earned a master of fine arts degree in creative writing. If you want to read something fantastically funny, pick up stupid fast. May 01, 20 herbachs narrative starts off shaky, with some uneven depictions of high school culture seeing footballstar and possible homecoming king felton being picked on. Rimberg, stupid fast, and a sequel to stupid fast titled. Geoff herbach is the author of the awardwinning stupid fast ya series featuring felton reinstein.
Praise for stupid fasta rare mix of raw honesty and hilarity. Download read stupid fast 2011 by geoff herbach in pdf. No ones more shocked than shy 15yearold felton reinstein himself when he undergoes a tremendous growth spurt. At the time, herbachs son was going through puberty, and so he decided to give it a try. That try landed him with a publishing contract for stupid fast, the first in a trilogy and another contract for several more books. The cast of characters, from new best friends sports to new girlfriends romance to newlydisturbed relations family allows herbach to move quickly from crisis to crisis with. For one thing, his father committed suicide and, as a lad. Born in dubuque, iowa on october 30, 1969, herbach grew up in plattville, wisconsin. In my quest for more books from the male perspective, i stumbled upon stupid fast. Find the complete stupid fast book series by geoff herbach. Geoff herbach is the author of hooper and the awardwinning stupid fast series, as well as fat boy vs. Geoff herbach is an award winning american novelist. Buy a cheap copy of stupid fast book by geoff herbach.
Geoff herbach books list of books by author geoff herbach. 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 by geoff herbach discussion guide enrich your book discussion group with these discussion questions and delve deeper into the issues presented in stupid fast. The star tribune said of geoff herbachs awardwinning series stupid fast. I was really drawn in by the description, and so i signed up for the tour so i could read devour it. Geoff herbach is the author of the hilarious novels stupid fast and im with stupid, which yalsa calls one of the most real, honest, and still funny male voices to come around in a while. 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.
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