What’s the hook?

A humorous novel driven with gritty realism and thrilling imagination.  The good mix of girl and boy characters make this book great for whole class work.

What are the themes?

Social issues such as bullying, self-image and confidence make Fat Boy Swim suitable for cross-curricular use in PSHE

Teaching points?

Scottish setting and the use of Scottish dialect expressions make it ideal for exploring dialect and cultural diversity.