Joey Pigza

What Would Joey Do? (Unabridged)

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Are they flirting or fighting? This is Joey Pigza's question when the fireworks suddenly start to explode between his long-separated mom and dad, whom he's never really had a chance to see together. The more out of control his parents get, the less in control Joey feels and the more he wants to help make things better.

Author: 
Jack Gantos
Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Lexile: 
860L
Length: 
04:48
What Would Joey Do? (Unabridged)

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (Unabridged)

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Joey Pigza can't sit still. He can't pay attention, he can't follow the rules, and he can't help it -- especially when his meds aren't working. Joey's had problems ever since he was born, problems just like his dad and grandma have.

Author: 
Jack Gantos
Grade Level: 
Elementary
Lexile: 
970L
Length: 
02:59
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key (Unabridged)

I Am Not Joey Pigza (Unabridged)

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Just when Joey Pigza's wired world finally seems to be under control, his good-for-nothing dad pops back into his life. This time, though, Carter Pigza is a new man - literally. After a lucky lotto win, he has a crazy new outlook on life, and he's even changed his name to Charles Heinz. He thinks Joey and his mom should become new people, too.

Author: 
Jack Gantos
Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Lexile: 
950L
Length: 
04:47
I Am Not Joey Pigza (Unabridged)

Joey Pigza Loses Control (Unabridged)

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Everything seems to be coming together for Joey Pigza. His new meds are making his ADD more manageable, and he finally feel in control. But will he renewed relationship with his recovering-alcoholic father make him lose it all?

Author: 
Jack Gantos
Grade Level: 
Elementary
Lexile: 
800L
Length: 
03:51
Joey Pigza Loses Control (Unabridged)