Oddballs Paperback - 1995
by William Sleator
"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.
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
First line
The best presents our parents ever gave to my sister, Vicky, and me were our little brothers.
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- Title Oddballs
- Author William Sleator
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Puffin Books, USA
- Date June 1, 1995
- 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)
- Ages 10 to UP years
- Grade levels 5 - UP
- Reading level 1010
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Themes
- Topical: Coming of Age
- Topical: Family
- Library of Congress subjects Family, Friendship
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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