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Written & audio book performed by Jack Gantos - Unabridged Fiction - 2 CASSETTES - 3 hours

Publisher, Listening Library (October 2000)

Grades 4 - 8

Received a 2000 Parents' Choice® Gold Award.

Received the coveted 'AudioFile Earphones Award' for exceptional narrative voice and style, vocal characterization, appropriateness for audio format and enhancement of the text!

Sequel to Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, National Book Award finalist. When Joey Pigza meets his dad for the first time in years, he meets a grown-up version of his old out-of-control self. Carter Pigza is as wired as Joey used to be - before his stint in special ed, and before he got his new meds.

Joey's mom reluctantly agrees that he can stay with his dad for a summer visit, which sends Joey racing with sky-high hopes that he and Carter can finally get to know each other. But as the weeks whirl by, Carter has bigger plans in mind: He decides that just as he has pulled himself up by his own bootstraps, Joey can do the same and become as normal as any kid, without the help of a doctor's prescription. Carter believes Joey can do it, and Joey wants to believe him more than anything in the world.

Here is the continuation of the acclaimed Joey Pigza story, affirming not only that Joey Pigza is a true original but that it runs in the family.

About the Author: Jack Gantos has written books for all ages from children to adult, including the popular Rotten Ralph series. He is nationally recognized as a leading presenter on creative writing and literature for both teachers and students. He lives with his wife and daughter in Boston, Massachusetts.