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The Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza
  • Published: 15 March 2015
  • ISBN: 9780440870326
  • Imprint: Yearling
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $29.99

The Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza

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5 Mar 2015
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15 Mar 2015
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Joey Pigza is back in his fifth hilarious adventure, with illustrations by David Tazzyman.

Joey Pigza is back in his fifth hilarious adventure, with illustrations by David Tazzyman.
  • Published: 15 March 2015
  • ISBN: 9780440870326
  • Imprint: Yearling
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $29.99
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About the authors

Jack Gantos

Jack Gantos is the award-winning author of more than 50 books for young readers. He is the creator of the Rotten Ralph picture books, Jack Henry short stories, and the Joey Pigza series. He is also the author of Dead End in Norvelt (a Newbery Medal winner), From Norvelt to Nowhere, and the young adult novels The Trouble in Me, The Love Curse of the Rumbaughs, and Desire Lines. His memoir, Hole in My Life, received Michael L. Printz and Robert F. Sibert honors. Gantos was a professor of creative writing at Emerson College, where he developed the master’s degree program in children’s literature, writing, and publishing.
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David Tazzyman

Dermot Milligan is eleven, obese and has just started at Big School. He's a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, and he hates his evil sisters, Ruby and Ella (Rubella). His all-time favourite donut is the classic ring, but he's also very keen on jam.
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Praise for The Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza

The Pigza series is a poignant examination of modern dysfunction

Publishers Weekly

Joey takes on his toughest set of challenges yet in this heart-rending, triumphant series finale

Kirkus Reviews

Features all of the drama, havoc, and heart readers have come to expect, dread, and love

Booklist

Joey Pigza stays with you long after the last page has turned

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