When Zachary Beaver Came to Town Reading Guide. he makes the kids do more fun activities, like going to see him or make a research about him. Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. What brings Zachary there is he travels around America in his trailer with his owner Paulie. When Zachary Beaver Came to Town Teachers Guide ACTIVITIES: Before Reading: Inspect the cover and title of the book. He also make other people, such as Cal and Toby, his friends. New here? Author: Kimberly Willis Holt is the author of the Piper Reed series, including Piper Reed, Navy Brat, Piper Reed, Clubhouse Queen, and Piper Reed, Rodeo Star. Nothing much until this summer that's full of big changes.It's tough for Toby when his mother leaves home to become a country singer. But now their sleepy town is about to get an even bigger jolt with the arrival of Zachary Beaver, billed as the fattest boy in the world. Learn how to read digital books for free. He make them have fun watching his fatness. When Zachary Beaver Came to Town is the winner of the 1999 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. And Toby takes it hard when his best friend Cal's older brother goes off to fight in Vietnam. This title has Common Core connections. He brighten up people's lives alot too. I think that Zachary Beaver is a catalyst because he changes other people. Zachary Beaver, a sideshow attraction also known as the world's fattest boy, arrives in the sleepy town of Granger, Texas. It's tough for Toby when his mother leaves home to become a country singer. But now their sleepy town is about to get an even bigger jolt with the arrival of Zachary Beaver, billed as the fattest boy in the world. Read the first line aloud, "Nothing ever happens in Antler, Texas." It's tough for Toby when his mother leaves home to become a country singer. Elaine =] Yes, I do think Zachary beaver is a catalyst because since he came to town in Antler, everyone started talking about him and everyone wanted to look at Zachary. And Toby takes it hard when his best friend Cal's older brother goes off to fight in Vietnam. And Toby takes it hard when his best friend Cal's older brother goes off to fight in Vietnam. Look at a map of Texas and locate an area where Antler could be located. What catches everyone’s attention about Zachary Beaver is Zachary was like the fattest kid in the world. Nothing ever happens in Toby's small Texas town. Make predictions about the story and where it might take place. Embed; Copy and paste the code into your website.