Slob by Ellen Potter

Slob
Ellen Potter
Philomel Books
2009

A boy named Owen Birnbaum trying to have a good school year, but can’t because there is a bully named Mason.  Later on in the year Owen’s parents get shot, so now they are living with a close friend for right now.  What I like about this book is that you can feel the characters emotions also the author, Potter, makes you feel like you are part of it.  “Even if you see the person who did it, even if the police can find him and catch him in jail, it won’t change things.”  My opinion of the book it is a good book that makes you wonder what is going to happen next.  I highly recommend this for 13 years and up because you can make a connection from a long time ago.

Reviewed by Shoni 7th Grade