Slider
School year: Year 10, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 288
Published: 2019
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Slider by Pete Hautman follows the story of David, a teenager who is passionate about competitive video gaming, particularly the world of competitive eating. When he discovers a new competitive eating league, David's interest is piqued. As he navigates the unique challenges of this bizarre sport, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, identity, and the pressure to succeed. The narrative blends humor and heartfelt moments while exploring themes of acceptance and personal growth, ultimately showcasing how one's passions can lead to unexpected adventures and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.
There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Pete Hautman won the National Book Award for his novel Godless. He is also the author of the acclaimed novels The Big Crunch, How to Steal a Car, Rash, Invisible, Sweetblood, Hole in the Sky, No Limit, and Mr. Was. His home in the world is Minnesota, and his home on the web is www. petehautman. com.