I thought this was cute and funny! I liked how Hud's religion was weaved in there also. I liked that he was willing to try different sports and kept going until he found something he was really good at.
I liked his relationship with his dad also. This is a good graphic novel for middle schoolers searching to find their place.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC!

An enjoyable and relatable graphic novel for school-aged kids. I was shocked by how much I related to the main character/author. We have very different families and upbringings but being a fat kid who suffered repeated injuries in sports and tries to lose themselves in comedy and drama... that hit pretty close to home.

This book was charming on so many levels: great illustrations, great theme; surprisingly self-aware protagonist. Plus, it's just funny. Readers can chuckle at the puns and feel the frustration when the athletically-challenged protagonist cycles through sports instead of embracing his true talents. It also touches on some difficult topics with delicacy. It's a great addition to upper elementary/middle grade libraries.

I was unaware of who Mercando was before reading this graphic novel but now I would love to see some of his other work. This novel actually made me laugh out loud which is a rare thing. I loved rhe comedy in this book especially as someone who is athletically challenged.
I also really appreciated how this novel took on some heavy subjects with not only humor but grace. Mercando made sure he showcased some of the rougher aspects of his story without taking away from the sweeter or funnier aspects of thr plot.
Overall this was a really fun and heartwarming tale about a young boy finding his place and it is a great novel for anyone who feels they don't quite fit in.