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 childrens middle grade funny fast-paced

Description

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 swi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 704 reviews

Moods

informative 63%
sad 63%
funny 54%
hopeful 54%
emotional 45%
inspiring 45%
lighthearted 45%
reflective 27%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
dark 9%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 90%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.56

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