Stock photo: cover may vary
Oddballs Mass market paperbound - 1995
by Sleator, William
- Used
"From creepy to hilarious to murkily outlandish: a freewheeling science fiction nightmare/comedy from the inventive William Sleator . . . Steady, challenging amusement for savvy readers".--Kirkus Reviews, pointer review. An ALA Notable Book; ALA Best Book for Young Adults.
A$18.35
Free Delivery within USA
Standard delivery: 4 to 8 days
More delivery options
Standard delivery: 4 to 8 days
Details
- Title Oddballs
- Author Sleator, William
- Binding Mass Market Paperbound
- Edition First
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Young Readers Group, USA
- Publication date June 1, 1995
- Bookseller's Inventory # 299251-6
- ISBN 9780140374384 / 0140374388
- Weight 0.21 lbs (0.10 kg)
- Dimensions 7.34 x 4.4 x 0.39 in (18.64 x 11.18 x 0.99 cm)
- Age range 10 to UP years
- Grade levels 5 - UP
- Reading level 1010
-
Themes
- Topical: Coming of Age
- Topical: Family
- Category Young Adult Fiction
- Library of Congress subjects Family, Friendship
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
- Quantity available 2
About Better World Books Indiana, United States
Biblio member since 2005
Better World Books is a for-profit, socially conscious business and a global online bookseller that collects and sells new and used books online, matching each purchase with a book donation. Each sale generates funds for literacy and education initiatives in the U.S., the UK, and around the world. Since its launch in 2003, Better World Books has raised over $35 million for libraries and literacy, donated over 38 million books, and reused or recycled more than 475 million books.
Summary
The author of such reliably offbeat sf thrillers as Strange Attractors (1990) radically changes pace for ten hilarious, semi- autobiographical stories. With affection and a splendid sense of comic timing, Sleator drags forth incidents from his family closet's darkest recesses--the time young Tycho was hypnotized and then made to drink from the toilet; an indignant skit that laid bare the failings of certain parents, to their vast amusement; rough-and-tumble car games; and deliciously horrifying pranks played on unsuspecting passersby. Vivid characterizations (sister Vicky had always enjoyed making dolls fight with each other; when the dolls wore out, she ripped off their arms and legs. Now she is a nurse') always balance foibles with saving graces; embarrassment is eased by laughter, while painful circumstances always come right in the end. Sleator shows how, in a loosely run household presided over by indulgent working parents, he and his three siblings developed confident, independent spirits. Though he admits to making up a few things, his dedication is telling – To my family: Please forgive me!'
– Kirkus Reviews
Reader reviews for Oddballs
Write a review for this book
Important Terms and Guidelines
- Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
- Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
- Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
- This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
- Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
- Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
- Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
- Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
- Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
- Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information
From the publisher
First line
The best presents our parents ever gave to my sister, Vicky, and me were our little brothers.
