A review by nanette_zorn
I Am Not Joey Pigza by Jack Gantos

4.0

Another installment in the much beloved (by me) Joey Pigza series. This tale follows the life of the newly reinvented Pigza a.k.a Heinz family after the father reunites with Joey's mom following a financial windfall. Joey, the main character that suffers from ADD and a less than stable family, is on a wild journey that brings him to forgiveness and confusion all over again. We listened to this as an audiobook read by the author. It had some truly unforgettable and poignant moments that led me to an even deeper appreciation for dear Joey. I don't think I will ever forget his private moment in the cemetery with his grandma's tombstone. The author's metaphors open my imagination and enrich the story and my adoration for he main character. I am quite grateful that I can read more about him in the next book, "The Key that Swallowed Joey Pigza."