40 pages 1 hour read

Ellen Potter

Slob

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Ellen Potter’s Slob garners a mix of positive and negative feedback. Readers praise the novel for its engaging protagonist and inspiring themes of resilience and intelligence. The book’s humor and emotional depth resonate well, though some find the pacing uneven and certain plot elements implausible. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read for middle-grade audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Slob?

A reader who would enjoy Slob by Ellen Potter is typically a middle-grade to young adult reader who enjoys emotionally rich, character-driven stories. Fans of Louis Sachar’s Holes and Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s Fish in a Tree, which also explore themes of overcoming adversity, bullying, and resilience, will find this book appealing.

Recommended

Reading Age

9-12years

Lexile Level

740L

Book Details

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Topics
Bullying
Grief / Death
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Apathy
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Courage