Slugfest
Slugfest by Gordon Korman is a humorous juvenile fiction novel published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2024. This 304-page story follows a group of underdogs who find themselves in summer school due to failing physical education. The protagonist, Yash, a talented athlete, discovers that his participation in high school sports has prevented him from earning a crucial PE credit, leading him to the unexpected setting of Physical Education Equivalency, or “Slugfest.”
In this engaging narrative, Yash forms unlikely friendships with his fellow classmates, each with their own unique challenges and quirks. As they navigate the trials of summer school, including a potential scandal that threatens their experience, the characters learn valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance. The book explores themes of adolescence, friendship, and social dynamics within the context of sports and education, making it a relatable read for young audiences.
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From Gordon Korman, the New York Times bestselling author of Restart, comes a hilarious new story about a group of underdogs who come together when they are forced to attend summer school–for failing PE.
Yash is the best athlete at Robinette Middle School–so good, in fact, that he’s already playing on the high school’s JV sports teams. Imagine his shock when he learns that his JV practices have kept him from earning a state-mandated credit for eighth-grade PE. To graduate, he has to take Physical Education Equivalency–PEE, also known as “Slugfest”–in summer school.
Yash gets to know his fellow “slugs”: Kaden, an academic superstar who’s physically hopeless; twins Sarah and Stewart, who are too busy trying to kill each other to do any real PE; Jesse, a notorious prankster; Arabella, who protests everything; and Cleo, a natural athlete who has sworn off sports.
But when one of them tries to blow the lid off a scandal that could make all their time in summer school a waste, Yash is forced to take drastic action.
Teaming up with the most hapless crew in school can really surprise a person. And their teacher might be hiding the biggest surprise yet. . . .
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