Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Joey Pigza #1

Jack Gantos

160 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction middle grade funny fast-paced
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Joey Pigza can't sit still. He can't pay attention, he can't follow the rules, and he can't help it -- especially when his meds aren't working. Joey's had problems ever since he was born, problems just like his dad and grandma have. And whether he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 853 reviews

Moods

informative 58%
sad 58%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 41%
inspiring 41%
adventurous 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
dark 8%

Pace

fast 91%
medium 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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