The Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza
By Jack Gantos
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Synopsis
Joey Pigza's world is turned upside down when his mother checks into hospital, leaving him to care for his baby brother. With his father missing after drastic plastic surgery, Joey embarks on a quest to find him, hoping to reunite his fractured family. As he juggles these challenges, Joey discovers a key that might unlock the secrets to his father's whereabouts, leading him on an adventure filled with self-discovery and resilience.
About the author
Jack Gantos is a popular author from America who loves writing funny and exciting stories for children. He is best known for his series about Joey Pigza and the award-winning 'Dead End in Norvelt'. Jack enjoys creating characters who get into all sorts of adventures, and his books make readers laugh and think at the same time.
Pages
181 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Published
2015
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