Where did you get your inspiration for writing The Jumbies and its sequel, Rise of the Jumbies? I was inspired by the mythology I grew up with in Trinidad and Tobago. When I was little, people talked about jumbies as if they could be anyone, or anywhere. It was fascinating and exciting and scary. But […]
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.
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.
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
160Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
160Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780374336646 |
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Publisher: | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
Publication date: | 10/14/1998 |
Series: | Joey Pigza Series , #1 |
Edition description: | 1 ED |
Pages: | 160 |
Product dimensions: | 5.71(w) x 8.56(h) x 0.65(d) |
Lexile: | 890L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 10 - 14 Years |