#tbt: When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt

When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt. 240 p. Henry Holt & Company/ Macmillan, October, 1999. 9780805061161. (Own)

#tbt features When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt. This October will mark the twentieth anniversary of the publication of this book. It won the National Book Award the following month and was adapted for film in 2003. Zachary Beaver is billed as the world's fattest boy. He arrives in a trailer and the townsfolk of Antler, Texas are willing to line up in the summer heat to pay to view him. Toby, the story's narrator is coping with quite a few changes in his life and wants to learn more about Zachary. This quiet coming-of-age story is perfect for introspective readers.