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When Iggy Corso gets kicked out of high school, there’s no one for him to tell. His mother has gone off, his father is stoned on the couch, and because the phone’s been disconnected, even the social worker can’t get through. So he leaves a note and goes out to make something of his life, but that’s not so easy when you’re sixteen, live in public housing, have no skills, and your only friend is a law school dropout who’s thinking about joining the Hare Krishnas. But Iggy is . . . Iggy, and he’s got the kind of wisdom that lets him see things no one else can. In the week leading up to Christmas, Iggy travels all over the city, finding himself in the lap of luxury, the grayness of a never-ending drug party, the haven of a chapel, and finally at the door to a choice that will change his world forever.
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"One of the most heartfelt books I have ever read. They way the author makes you connect with the main character is astonishing and brilliant. Not only that but being with him throughout the book, you see him grow immensely and quick, changing who is."
— Ricky (5 out of 5 stars)
Saint Iggy Listener Reviews
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" Having gone through a situation similar to Iggy, the hero of the story, in my past, I found him incredibly relate able. The simple, thought-like diction made it a quick read, but it was nevertheless incredibly impacting. The ending *SEMI-SPOILER* was incredibly heart-wrenching. I fought the urge to cry, and had to re-read it simply to believe what I was reading. "
— Joey, 2/10/2014 -
" This book was very slow moving. Iggy seemed like an interesting enough character at first, but he did little in the novel except wander around and be melancholy. This reminded me of The Catcher in the Rye certainly, but these two novels are not to be put in the same league. I just wasn't entertained by the story, and I could barely finish it. I'm glad I did read the ending, though, because it wasn't exactly expected. "
— Morgan, 2/10/2014 -
" This book is obviously meant for a male reader. The references of drugs and the girl signifying death throughout the book never really make entire sense until the end of the book. "
— Samantha, 1/31/2014 -
" The chance at a hand up from Mo's Mother and not taking it was not where I live but the situation he lived in and his desire to find his mother was probably normal. Ending difficult to take. "
— Duncan, 1/23/2014 -
" I love this book it gives you an insight on his life an shows you how bad some people have it "
— bree, 1/22/2014 -
" I thought that the book was exiting and fun to read, if your looking for a book, pick this up. "
— Timothy, 1/17/2014 -
" I loved this book. As i was reading it i got depressed because of the way he explains his life. Other than that i loved this book. "
— Gymgirl12597, 1/4/2014 -
" (4.5) The writing never dragged on sentamentily, it was short and to the point which I liked. I also really connected with Iggy,and all the characters were fleshed out. LOVED IT! <3 "
— KayLee, 1/1/2014 -
" The whole story makes you think one thing is going to happen, but then the plot twists and something else happens. Great book, I couldn't put it down "
— Olivia, 12/27/2013 -
" I ended up liking it more than I first thought I would. The book was pretty good but I wasn't satisfied with the ending and certain parts confused me. Overall I liked it I guess. "
— Michael, 11/20/2013 -
" This was a really good book. I felt really bad for Iggy. The ending was definately not what I expected. I could really relate to Iggy in a way. It was really cool. :) "
— Roscell, 11/4/2013 -
" i wan't to read this book !! "
— Jennifer, 7/29/2013 -
" I liked it better than most of K.L.Going's books. The end left me...unsettled. I liked the main character though; he was realistic. "
— Beckett, 7/22/2013 -
" I think all in all it was a fantastic book. I really liked how it kept you going just when it seems like its about to hit a down point. The only thing I didn't really like was the ending and how it kinda left you in the dark. I think K.L. Going should have put alittle more detail in the end. "
— Marlon, 11/14/2012 -
" I didn't like it. It was way to depressing. Even if there was a really good moral. "
— Hillary, 9/7/2012 -
" Learned a lot about life. "
— Eric, 6/22/2012 -
" This was a well written book, but so depressing that I couldn't really enjoy it. "
— Mira, 3/8/2012 -
" Good, but no Fat Kid Rules the World. "
— Danielle, 1/3/2012 -
" THE BOOK WAS GOOD TO READ IF U HAD NOTHING ELSE TO DO "
— Chase, 11/6/2011 -
" i really loved this book. you have to read it know why. i thought it was just so amazing. how even the most innocent try. "
— Sara, 8/8/2011 -
" Iggy gets kicked out of school. He tries to survive on the streets of New York City. Gritty, raw, very interesting to read. "
— GRPLTeens, 5/23/2011 -
" The whole story makes you think one thing is going to happen, but then the plot twists and something else happens. Great book, I couldn't put it down "
— Olivia, 3/25/2011 -
" Amazing read, but I'm not quite sure I understand the ending. And...who is the gray girl? "
— Wendi, 1/10/2011 -
" This book is obviously meant for a male reader. The references of drugs and the girl signifying death throughout the book never really make entire sense until the end of the book. "
— Sam, 9/30/2010 -
" This book is like a train wreck. I can't quit looking/reading it. <br/>It was a wild ride right up to the end. <br/>The end is worth reading all of Iggy's ramblings! <br/> <br/> "
— Carole, 8/3/2010
About K. L. Going
K.L. Going is the award-winning author of books for children and teens. Her first novel, Fat Kid Rules the World was a Michael Printz Honor Book, listed with YALSA’s Best Books for Young Adults and their Best Books for the Past Decade. Her books have been Scholastic Book Club choices, Junior Library Guild selections, New York Public Library Best Books, and winners of state book awards. Her work has been published in Korea, Italy, Japan, Germany, and the UK, and Fat Kid Rules the World is now a major motion picture. She began her career working at one of the oldest literary agencies in New York City. She used this inner knowledge of publishing to write Writing and Selling the Young Adult Novel, a how-to book for aspiring writers, published by Writer’s Digest. She has also written short stories for several anthologies and currently has multiple picture books under contract. She lives in Glen Spey, New York where she both writes and runs a business critiquing manuscripts. She is also an adoring mom.
About Stephen Hoye
Stephen Hoye has worked as a professional actor in London and Los Angeles for more than thirty years. Trained at Boston University and the Guildhall in London, he has acted in television series and six feature films and has appeared in London’s West End. His audiobook narration has won him fifteen AudioFile Earphones Awards.