Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key: (National Book Award Finalist) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780374336646)

"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.

Author: Jack Gantos
ISBN-10: 0374336644
ISBN-13: 9780374336646
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Language: English
Published: 10/14/1998
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.52h x 5.72w x 0.62d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 29525 / Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Award: Maine Student Book Award - Third Place
Award: National Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award - Nominee
Award: Iowa Teen Award - Nominee
Award: Sasquatch Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 10/26/1998 pg. 67
Booklist 12/15/1998 pg. 752
Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/1998 pg. 1457
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1998 pg. 65 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1999 pg. 1303
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/1998 pg. 25
Booklist 12/15/2001 pg. 729
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 65 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
School Library Journal 12/01/1998
School Library Journal 09/01/2007 pg. 58