Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going

The fat kid in Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going is Troy. He's about to commit suicide by jumping in front of a commuter train at the subway station. Then a skinny kid named Kurt calls up to him from the floor. Kurt is a homeless drug user who is also a great musician and very sick. He wants Troy to be the drummer in his new band. Together, maybe, they can help each other...

reviewed by Linda

Games Unplugged, Gocks & More

On Jan. 21 teens played Jeopardy, Lingo, Jenga, and some fairly disgusting Fear Factor games...

Earlier in January they made 'gocks', sock puppets with distinctive personalities...



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