Fat Kid Rules The World

Author: K.L. Going

When Troy (a hugely overweight social leper) befriends Curt (a skinny homeless punk guitar genius), they both get much more than they bargained for. Troy’s macho brother and ex-Marine father think Curt is just a junkie loser – but as Curt stopped Troy’s suicide attempt, Troy can’t just forget him. Curt recruits Troy as the new drummer in his punk band – but Troy has never….Read More

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