Joey Pigza Loses Control Audiobook

" In this sequel to Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, Joey has a chance to reconnect with his dad. Of course this leads to plenty of disasters, since his dad is a grown-up version of Joey - wired differently, and often a little out of control. Like the first book, this one has plenty of humor and is a fascinating insight into life with ADHD. But this one felt darker than the first one - maybe because Joey is actually better than his dad at keeping things together and making smart decisions. Gantos is not afraid to show us adults who screw up; I don't know how much of that would go over the heads of kids who read this, and maybe it bothered me as an adult more than it would bother a child, because I could see more clearly all the bad choices made by adults in Joey's life. Still, I can imagine for kids like Joey, that it might be a huge relief to see someone like yourself in a book. "

" It was a readable story, but it was not a page turner. The grandmother and father in the story were on the dysfunctional side. It was OK. "

" This is realistic fiction alright. Joey Pigza is a very lovable protagonist who suffers from ADHD. He spends the summer with his estranged father who encourages him to quit taking his medication. In a less courageous book, this situation would be played only for laughs, but the book deals with the very serious (though, yes, often funny) consequences of this. I was shocked by the ending. It was very bittersweet. This book is clearly aimed at kids who are capable of handling an ending that doesn't wrap things up in neat package. "

" I think that this was a very good book because it is a book about a kid who has too much energy.he finnaly gets to meet his dad. but on the first day he is there his dad takes him off of his medication and he starts to get even more hyper. he cant decide if he should call his mom or not and tell her the truth. "

" this book is very good,and the author discribes how Joey fells. "

" This unforgettable Newbery Honor book explores a father/son relationship. The father's dysfunctionality is scary. "

" its boring at first, but u get in to it. yay "

" Really nice look at the world of someone with ADHD. Interesting look at alcoholism as well. "

" Joey's dad currently threw his patches down the toilet. Joey is now losing control. "

" I liked the beginning because it was exiling but not the end.The was so not good.I liked how they explane the dite.Joey wished to be with this dad at the end he didn't what to with this dad and at the ending I did not like the end because he went home I thought they will be togather. "

" The continuation to Joey Pigza Swallowed a Key. "

" We're reading this book out loud in one of my classes. :) So far, so good! "

" I enjoyed reading this with my summer school class. The subversive nature of the book acted as a bonding agent between the kids and me. The alcoholism, smoking, drunk driving turned all of us on our ears. It was an adventure in teaching. "

" This wasn't one of my favorite Newbery books but it might be one that students would like. "

" This book was very moving. It shows the struggles a young boy with special needs has and when he meets his father realizes how alike they are. I think she is a book for older children. You could possibly read it to your younger children. "

" ADHD boy spends summer with estranged father. Divorce. Grade 6. "

" it was a funny book and was a book that made me wont to read on. "

" I love these books! Simple and it makes a great statement! Opened my eyes. "

" Heart-breaking, but also uplifting. I really recommend this book for a glimpse into the mind of an ADHD child. "

" This is great book with an eye opening perspective on A.D.D. The story moves quickly and is well told. The characters are believable and endearing. I would read it to a class. MY rating is 8. "

" This is a great children's chapter book about a boy with ADHD. I really enjoyed reading it. "

" Really nice look at the world of someone with ADHD. Interesting look at alcoholism as well. "

" this book was very funny it is about a boy with adhd with mean he is over hyper he visits his father and thing do not go good "

" A roller coaster ride of a story. Jack Gantos (who is an absolute hoot - saw him speak at a writing conference) effectively captures the experience of a boy who is wired. Really wired. ADD wired. And the family dynamics? Gantos nails it! "