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

"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 GantosBinding Type: PaperbackPublisher: Square FishPublished: 07/01/2014Series: Joey Pigza #1Pages: 176Weight: 0.27lbsSize: 7.60h x 5.20w x 0.50dISBN: 9781250061683Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.9Point Value: 5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 29525 / Joey Pigza Swallowed the KeyAbout the AuthorJack 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.