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Originally Published in 1998, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key won the National book Award. This is a fiction chapter book that follows a young boy who has behavioral problems within the classroom. He often swallows a key that is attached to a string, but on one instance forgets to attach the string. This is a great story to read to children to help open their eyes to the idea of medication and how some students learn best when on medications.

This book is about struggling with a intellectual disorder and how that can impact a student inside the classroom. It illustrated the importance of a LRE for all students. He is very impulsive and working on helping yourself and keeping others safe. A good perspective of adhd.

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contemporary realistic fiction

Contemporary realistic fiction. Published 1998. This is a great read especially for students struggling with ADHD and impulse controls, but also for us as student teachers to help us understand what is going on in the minds of struggling children. It gives readers a new perspective.

Very relatable story for today and our culture. Relates to kids with high energy , adhd, and maybe anxiety

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. This book does not have an illustrator but was published in 1998 and is a children's literature fictional story. This story follows Joey who suffers from attention deficit disorder. Joey takes part in medication, care, and behavior plans, to be a better classmate.

Name of Award: National book Award
Title of Book: joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
Author: Jack Gantos
Date of Publication:1998
Genre: Fiction
Brief Summary: joey is a very troubled kid, he is always getting in-trouble and has extreme behavior problems that he cant control. He is determined to make a change.

My original review never posted - it was a quick read; however it gave AMAZING insight to a kiddo who struggles with ADHD and other issues at home and school. It was heartwarming; it made me laugh, made me feel sad, and it made me look at the way that I interact with others. A great book for anyone - especially for kiddos exposed to anyone in their lives who may have been diagnosed ADHD... or are simply struggling and need help and understanding.