Really funny. I think it could've had a bit more about the need to be fit and to eat veggies, but the message that fat kids aren't of less worth is important. And it certainly was funny! ( )

I was glad this book was short, because it was on the verge of overstaying its welcome. In his own way I think Pinkwater has some good points to make and he makes them with good humor. I just thought the premise ran out after a while. Nonetheless, this is a fun, entertaining read, especially for reluctant readers. ( )

Very short, very simple book. One of the traditional "summer camp is horrible and the people running it are corrupt, let's run away and punish them for it" stories, which I used to eat like candy as a small child. Except of course in this one the horrible, corrupt summer camp is a fat camp, so along with the standard "adults can't be trusted" message, there's a heaping helping of "big is beautiful" too. (And unexpected Gilbert and Sullivan.)

Not particularly subtle, but very fun and fast-paced, gets the message across vividly, and an easy read. ( )