Thursday, 8 March 2018

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key By: Jack Gantos


Genre: Realistic Fiction
Age Recommendation: Grade 5+

Joey has severe ADHD and struggles with school and life in general. A severe accident happens and Joey is sent to a special school which helps him. When he learns strategies for coping with his personal challenges, he returns to his home school for a fresh start at life. This look into Joey’s world is often painful and sad, but helps the reader develop understanding for people struggling with ADHD.

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