When Zachary beaver came to town genre?

"When Zachary Beaver Came to Town" is a young adult novel written by Kimberly Willis Holt. It falls into the genres of coming-of-age and historical fiction, set in the 1970s. The story revolves around two boys in a small Texas town who encounter the titular character, Zachary Beaver, an overweight boy who becomes a catalyst for their personal growth and understanding of friendship, acceptance, and life's complexities. The novel explores themes of adolescence, self-discovery, and the impact of change.