The acclaimed book behind the new major motion picture Measure of a Man, starring Donald Sutherland, Judy Greer, Luke Wilson, and Blake Cooper.

A New York Times Outstanding Book and ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults

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.

Author: Robert Lipsyte
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harperteen
Published: 08/10/2004
Series: Ursula Nordstrom Book
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.21w x 0.67d
ISBN: 9780064470735
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 776 / One Fat Summer


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/1998 pg. 795

About the Author
Lipsyte, Robert: -

Robert Lipsyte was an award-winning sportswriter for the New York Times and the Emmy-winning host of the nightly public affairs show The Eleventh Hour. He is the author of twelve acclaimed novels for young adults and is the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his lifetime contribution in that genre. He lives in Manhattan and on Shelter Island, New York, with his wife, Lois, and his dog, Milo.