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Name: Joey Pigza Loses Control
Rating: 4.2 (33 reviews)
Author: Jack Gantos
ISBN: 9780374399894

Joey Pigza Loses Control

by Jack Gantos

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Readers' Rating (33):

First Published:
Sep 1, 2000, 208 pages

Paperback:
Mar 2002, 208 pages

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- Young Adults
- USA
- 1980s & '90s
- Physical & Mental Differences
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Stormy

I really enjoyed this book. I think it relates to my life some. I recomend that anyone who enjoys funny books should read this. I think Jack Gantos did an excellent job!!!!!

Sammy Gutierrez

I REALLY LOVED THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT IS VERY FUNNY. I RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WHO LOVES FUNNY BOOKS! DUDE, THIS IS LIKE THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ! JACK GANTOS IS AN AWESOME BOOK!

alyssa

i was a very funny book but at times very sad ,i reall ylike this book i will give this book a 5 on rating

Jaime

I thought the book was a very funny book. I hope many people would read this book!! i really liked this book!

Dominique

I thought the book was really funny and cotently kept me on the edge of my seat!!

Suzy

It was an awsome book.
There was not one dull moment.
It was one of the best books i've ever read.
It was hallarious.

FRED

COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gagnon

Joey Pigza books are my favorite books. I began reading them last year and got hooked on Jack Gantos's books. IF ANYONE KNOWS HIS EMAIL ADDRESS OR WEBSITE PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [email protected] !!!!

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