Donuthead
Franklin Delano Donuthead is a fifth grader with a lot of problems: For starters, his last name is Donuthead. He considers himself handicapped because one arm and leg are shorter than the other (by less than half an inch), his mother is trying to poison him with non-organic foods (like salami), he doesn’t have a father, and Sarah Kervick, the new girl, who’s mean and totally unhygienic, is attached to him, warts and all, like glue.
This is a hilarious and touching novel featuring a neurotic, scared boy and a tougher-than-nails girl who each help the other in more ways than they can imagine. Sue Stauffacher has crafted characters full of wit and sensitivity, with a little anti-bacterial soap thrown in for good measure.
Donutheart
Life has taken a decidedly dangerous turn for Franklin, Delano Donuthead, the world’s most assymetrical sixth-grader. He has to changes classes six times! now that he’s in middle school. His mother is dating a zamboni operator. And for some odd reason, Glynnis Powell, for whom Franklin shined his milk money back in grade school makes him blush like a tomato. How will all this redirection of blood flow affect his health? And will school bully Marvin Howerton succeed in catching Franklin alone in the boys’ bathroom?
Like it or not, Franklin needs to rely on the protection of Sarah Kervick, who must save him from disaster almost daily. But as Sarah’s real-life problems threaten to overwhelm her, Franklin is called upon to be stronger and more brave than he feels capable of.
Even a thorough knowledge of Franklin Delano Roosevelt speeches can’t keep him from the brink of disaster. With help from a quirky collection of friends, and a constant stream of advice from Gloria Nelots of the National Safety Department in Washington, Franklin’s about to discover that he might have what it takes to ‘step up to the plate.’ (In a manner of speaking, of course…he’s really not too fond of sports in general.)
Who knew growing up could be so hazardous to your health?
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