When Zachary Beaver Came To Town by Tom Holt
Set in a small Texas town during the summer of 1971, the story follows the lives of two young friends, Toby and Cal, as they encounter the arrival of Zachary Beaver, the "fattest boy in the world," who is part of a traveling sideshow. As the boys befriend Zachary, they navigate the challenges of adolescence, including family struggles, the Vietnam War's impact, and the complexities of friendship. Through their interactions with Zachary, they learn valuable lessons about acceptance, empathy, and the importance of looking beyond appearances to understand the true essence of a person.
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- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 227
- Original Language
- English
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