Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key: (National Book Award Finalist)

Jack Gantos

ጁላይ 2011 · Joey Pigza መጽሐፍ 1 · በFarrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) የተሸጠ

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"They say I'm wired bad, or wired sad, but there's no doubt about it–I'm wired."

Explore the energetic world of Joey Pigza, a young boy with a heart of gold and a mind that's faster than light. Join Joey as he navigates misadventures, quirky decisions, and educational hurdles, always driven by his unwavering quest to fit into a world that seems to operate at a different rhythm.

This book, a National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, provides a much-needed perspective for those navigating neurodiversity—or for anyone seeking an understanding of a different walk of life.

Author Jack Gantos masterfully bridges the gap between education and entertainment, crafting an engaging adventure that also serves as an enlightening discussion about hyper-activity.

This title has Common Core connections.

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Jack Gantos has written books for people of all ages, from picture books and middle-grade fiction to novels for young adults and adults. His works include Hole in My Life, a memoir that won the Michael L. Printz and Robert F. Sibert Honors; the Joey Pigza series, which include a Newbery Honor book and a National Book Award Finalist; Dead End in Norvelt, winner of the Newbery Medal and the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction; and the Rotten Ralph series.