One Fat Summer
One Fat Summer by Robert Lipsyte, published by HarperCollins in August 1991, is a reprint edition featuring 240 pages in English. The story centers on Bobby Marks, who faces a challenging summer at Rumson Lake, where he grapples with his self-image and the pressures of adolescence. As he navigates personal struggles, including family conflicts and the absence of his best friend, Bobby’s summer becomes a journey of self-discovery amid the trials of growing up.
Readers will find Bobby’s experiences resonate with themes of social challenges, self-esteem, and relationships. The narrative explores his interactions with a demanding employer and a local bully, highlighting the complexities of youth and the quest for self-reliance. This edition invites readers to reflect on the nuances of adolescence and the impact of social dynamics during a pivotal summer in Bobby’s life.
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For Bobby Marks, summer does not equal fun.
While most people are happy to take off their heavy jackets and long pants, Bobby can’t even button his jeans or reach over his belly to touch his toes. Spending the summer at Rumson Lake is sheer torture.
This particular summer promises to be worse than usual. His parents can’t stop fighting. His best friend, Joanie, goes home to New York City and won’t tell him why. Dr. Kahn, a rich, stingy estate owner who hires him to manage an enormous lawn, is working him to death. And to top it off, a local bully won’t stop torturing him.
Bobby is about to find out just how terrifying and exhilarating one fat summer can be.
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