Synopsis
Sequel to Joey Pigza Loses Control, a Newbery Honor Book
Are they flirting or fighting? This is Joey Pigza's question when the fireworks suddenly start to explode between his long-separated mom and dad, whom he's never really had a chance to see together. The more out of control his parents get, the less in control Joey feels and the more he...
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01 July 2014
9781250061690Reviews
“Joey . . . is an impossible, contradictory, glorious creation.” —Liz Rosenberg, The Boston Sunday Globe
“* Joey isn't leading the easiest of lives, but he's a tough and triumphant kid with an absorbing story.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
“In Joey Pigza, Mr. Gantos has meticulously crafted the voice of a troubled kid with a solid center of goodness. Joey tells his own story, and it reads like a ride in a car without brakes.” —Sue Corbett, Knight Ridder News Service
“* Joey emerges as a sympathetic hero, and his heart of gold never loses its shine.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“* Readers will cheer for Joey, and for the champion in each of us.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Stepping into Joey Pigza's skin isn't easy . . . But it's worth the discomforting fit.” —Deirdre Donahue, USA Today
