Joey Pigza: Joey Pigza Loses Control : (Newbery Honor Book) (Series #2) (Paperback)

from cablesclasses

Joey's character seems more mature and has a hopeful outlook on life compared to the introductory book Joey Pigza Swallowed a Key; yet, knowing how the medication has changed his life, the reader can assume the path without medication is lurking around the corner. The reader emphasizes with Joey ...

from kathy8997

Joey is invited to live with his (alchoholic) dad for the summer--after his father promises he has stopped drinking. Joey's mother relents--and drives him to Pittsburgh where Joey moves in with his dad and smoking grandma. Grandma is very ill--Joey wheels her around in a shopping cart as she carr...

from RoseMarion

Joey Pigza is a hyper little boy who means well, but sometimes he can't control his impulses. Joey lives with his mother so when he has the opportunity to spend a summer with his father, Joey thinks nothing could be better! He is excited to get to know the man who is "just like him only bigger." ...

from cablesclasses

Joey's character seems more mature and has a hopeful outlook on life compared to the introductory book Joey Pigza Swallowed a Key; yet, knowing how the medication has changed his life, the reader can assume the path without medication is lurking around the corner. The reader emphasizes with Joey ...

from ECHSLibrary

Joey is going to stay with his dad for the first time. His mother is very nervous, since Joey finally has his ADHD under control. When his dad throws his medications away things start to unravel. The grouchy grandma and barfing dog make this a VERY entertaining read.