A review by villianess
Hokey Pokey by Jerry Spinelli

4.0

Jack, Dusty, LJ,are Amigos. The play, ride and have all sorts of adventures in Hokey Pokey. While jack is sleeping his enemy, Jubilee steals his beloved Scramjet, his steed. As he and his friends try to steel it back you get to see and experience the town of Hokey Pokey. Every kids dream playground. while Jack is searching for ScramJet he lifts his arms and Dusty and LJ realize that the eye tattoo on his belly, that every kid in Hokey Pokey has, is almost gone, how could that be no ones tattoo has ever faded. They both realize that ever since Jubilee stole Jack's steed there is something different about him, something they and everyone else in Hokey Pokey don't understand. When Jack finally gets ScramJet back and tries to ride him, he realizes that ScramJet no longer is loyal to him and returns to Jubilee. Jack knows that the story of The Kid is coming true and his time in Hokey Pokey is coming to an end. He can hear the train whistling and calling to him.

This is a story of growing up and to be honest i didn't quite understand that until 3/4 way through the book. It was such a surprise that I found I really enjoyed reading it.