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Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
(1998, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Jack Gantos)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Sympathetic, realistic portrait of boy with ADHD.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
Parents need to know that this is an entertaining, sympathetic, and accurate depiction of a child with ADHD.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
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- Families can talk about ADHD. Do you know someone who acts like Joey? Do you ever feel like he does? Do you think his family could do a better job helping him? Do you like Joey? Why or why not?
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Lives in Ohio- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Joey Pigza swallowed a key
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i just started to read the book and it's all right for now
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