Fanboy is your average geek. An A student, who hates sports, loves comic books and only has one real friend, Calvin, who is beginning to become way too popular among the school jocks.
One day, after again being tormented in gym class, Fanboy receives a text from Goth Girl. Why? She wants to know does he allow himself to be bullied by these idiots?
From this first text, the following emails , and finally their meetings Fanboy & Goth Girl become friends. Or as friendly as Goth Girl allows.
Troubled and tormented herself, angry & vengeful, is Goth Girl more harmful than helpful to Fanboy as she pushes & prods him in directions he isn’t quite sure he wishes to go in....
The Astonishing adventures... is a cynical but thoughtful story with some great lines, and sarcastic but very funny humour. If you ever remember being on the outside looking in, or feeling like you don't or cant't really fit in, then I'm sure you will really enjoy this book.
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http://fanboyandgothgirl.com/
