Heft
by Liz Moore
Heft by Liz Moore holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 12.7K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 352 pages.
About Heft
Former academic Arthur Opp weighs 550 pounds and hasn't left his rambling Brooklyn home in a decade. Twenty miles away, in Yonkers, seventeen-year-old Kel Keller navigates life as the poor kid in a rich school and pins his hopes on what seems like a promising baseball career —if he can untangle himself from his family drama. The link between this unlikely pair is Kel’s mother, Charlene, a former student of Arthur’s. After nearly two decades of silence, it is Charlene’s unexpected phone call to Arthur—a plea for help—that jostles them into action. Through Arthur and Kel’s own quirky and lovable voices, Heft tells the winning story of two improbable heroes whose sudden connection transforms both their lives. Like Elizabeth McCracken’s The Giant’s House, Heft is a novel about love and family found in the most unexpected places.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Liz Moore |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.96 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,722 |
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What genre is Heft?
Heft is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is Heft worth reading?
Based on 12.7K reader ratings, Heft has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Heft?
Heft has 352 pages.
Who wrote Heft?
Heft was written by Liz Moore. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for Heft?
The ISBN-13 for Heft is 9780393081500.0.
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