' In this struggling and often clueless teen, Herbach has created an endearing character coming to terms with his past and present in a small, well-defined Wisconsin town.' - Booklist Geoff Herbach has really impressed me and I CAN’T WAIT to read more of his work!' - YA Love I can’t recommend this debut novel enough. If you want to read something honest and refreshing, pick up Stupid Fast. If you want to read something fantastically funny, pick up Stupid Fast. As a teacher or librarian, does it get any better than that?! He isn’t reluctant anymore! He tore through this book and was so proud when he gave it back to me he finished the book and wanted to read another. I had to say yes because he’s one of my reluctant readers. '.one of my freshmen boys asked to read my ARC. Stupid Fast is Stupid Good!' -Peter Bognanni, author of The House of Tomorrow 'A r are mix of raw honesty and hilarity. I loved this!'- Library Media Connection, *STARRED REVIEW* This title provides a great read for all teen and adult readers. 'Reading Felton's thoughts, feelings, fears, and frustrations are sometimes funny as well as touching, revealing his gentle and sensitive side amidst the stupid. ' Whip-smart and painfully self-aware, 'Stupid Fast' is a funny and agonizing glimpse into the teenage brain.In that gap between being big and being grown-up lies a lot of the best young-adult fiction, including Geoff Herbach's painfully funny debut, 'Stupid Fast.'- The Star Tribune And I wonder what will happen when I finally have to stop. But deep down I know I can't run forever. And I sneak off to Aleah's house in the night. But will that fix my mom? Make my brother stop dressing like a pirate? Most important, will it get me girls-especially Aleah? Now they want me, the guy they used to call Squirrel Nut, to try out for the football team. But last November, my voice finally dropped and I grew all this hair and then I got stupid fast. My name is Felton Reinstein, which is not a fast name. ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * 2011 Cybils Award Winner, Young Adult Fiction * Junior Library Guild Selection * ABA Best BooksĪ moving yet hilarious coming-of-age teen comedy about a reluctant athlete just trying to make it through high school, perfect for fans of John Green.

Nothing Special by Geoff Herbach