Contemporary Realistic Novel
Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, Farrar, Strauss and Giroux, 1998
Source: ALSC Notable Book 1999
Age Range: 9-12
Quality: Realistic first-person narrative. Writing style really captures the main character's personality.
Potential Use: free voluntary reading, discussion of attention disorders
Child Appeal: fast-paced, engaging, likable character
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