description: There's not much for teenagers to do in the tiny town of Antler, Texas. So Toby Wilson and his best friend Cal, along with the rest of Antler's residents, are intrigued when Zachary Beaver, the world's fattest boy, comes to town in a carnival trailer. Most people pay two dollars to gawk at Zachary, and think of him only as a sideshow attraction, not as a real human being. But over the course of Zachary's stay in town, Toby and Cal befriend him, and the three boys share many bonding experiences.
language: English
title: When Zachary Beaver Came to Town
titlecomplete: When Zachary Beaver Came to Town
genres: Realistic Fiction, Coming Of Age, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Historical, Childrens, Juvenile, Fiction, Family
ratings_count: 6146
places: Texas
awards: awardedAt: 915177600000
name: National Book Award
category: Young People's Literature, awardedAt: 978336000000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
publisher: Thorndike Press