"They say I'm wired bad, or wired sad, but there's no doubt about it–I'm wired."
Explore the energetic world of Joey Pigza, a young boy with a heart of gold and a mind that's faster than light. Join Joey as he navigates misadventures, quirky decisions, and educational hurdles, always driven by his unwavering quest to fit into a world that seems to operate at a different rhythm.
This book, a National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, provides a much-needed perspective for those navigating neurodiversity—or for anyone seeking an understanding of a different walk of life.
Author Jack Gantos masterfully bridges the gap between education and entertainment, crafting an engaging adventure that also serves as an enlightening discussion about hyper-activity.
This title has Common Core connections.
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Kindle Book
- Release date: July 5, 2011
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781429936262
- Release date: July 5, 2011
EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781429936262
- File size: 3521 KB
- Release date: July 5, 2011
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English
Levels
ATOS Level:4.9
Lexile® Measure:890
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3-5