Jonah the Whale and how he Became Incredibly Famous
tiffani
Summary:
Jonah the Whale is a first person narrative by an 6th grader named Jonah, a fat kid who desperately wants to become a TV talk show host. The story follows Jonah and his small group of friends through the trials and tribulations of middle school -- and his attempt to get on TV.
Themes:
growing up/coming of age, family troubles, middle school life, friendship.
Audience:
Middle school and girls can relate to the tone and really identify with the character. It's a fast, engaging read for reluctant readers who like "real" characters.