Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 9+

Joey Pigza Swallowed The Key

Author: Jack Gantos

Publisher: Corgi Children's

Joey has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and it is decided that he needs more help than his own school can offer.

This is a sensitive portrayal of a young ADHD sufferer, but is also a thoroughly entertaining insight into the life of the immensely likeable Joey Pigza, whose escapades are certain to amuse any reader. A truly wonderful book.

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