Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Joey Pigza #1

Jack Gantos

153 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction middle grade funny fast-paced
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They say I'm wired bad, or wired sad, but there's no doubt about it--I'm wired.Joey Pigza's got heart, he's got a mom who loves him, and he's got dud meds, which is what he calls the Ritalin pills that are supposed to even out his wild mood swings...

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Community Reviews Summary of 864 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 92%
medium 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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