Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos (English) Paperback Book

Description: Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Jacks summer has hit a dead end . Old people seem to be dying faster than Miss Volker can write their obituaries, and Jack is starting to worry that it might not just be the rats that are eating the rat poison . FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A gripping, hilarious and wildly imaginative tale about one of the strangest towns youll ever visit.Winner of the Newbery Medal 2012. Shortlisted for the Guardian Childrens Fiction Prize 2013Jacks summer has hit a dead end . . .After being grounded for life, Jack is facing a summer of doing nothing. But whos got time to die of boredom when there are so many more interesting ways to die in this town?He might crash in his dads homemade plane, or catch the disease that makes you dance yourself to death, or fall foul of the motorcycle gang that wants to burn the town to the ground. Old people seem to be dying faster than Miss Volker can write their obituaries, and Jack is starting to worry that it might not just be the rats that are eating the rat poison . . .Dead End in Norvelt is Jack Gantoss hilarious blend of the entirely true and the wildly fictional, from one of the most darkly amusing imaginations writing today. Notes Blending autobiography and fiction, this is a gripping, comic and wildly imaginative tale about one of the strangest towns youll ever visit. Ages: 9+ Back Cover Jacks summer has hit a dead end . . . After being grounded for life, Jack is facing a summer of doing nothing. But whos got time to die of boredom when there are so many more interesting ways to die in this town? He might crash in his dads homemade plane, or catch the disease that makes you dance yourself to death, or fall foul of the motorcycle gang that wants to burn the town to the ground. Old people seem to be dying faster than Miss Volker can write their obituaries, and jack is starting to worry that it might not just be the rats eating the rat poison . . . Darkly amusing as highly imaginative, Dead End in Norvelt is Jack Gantoss hilarious blend of the entirely true and the wildly fictional. A Washington Post Best Childrens Book of 2011. Author Biography Jack Gantos was born in Norvelt, Pennsylvania, and has spent time living in Barbados and South Florida. He has written books for readers of all ages, including the acclaimed Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key and its sequels, the teenage novel Desire Lines, and the youthful memoire Hole in My Life.His is also the writer of Dead End in Norvelt and From Norvelt to Nowhere, a pair of semi-autobiographical novels about the importance of history and reading, the first of which won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 2012. He lives with his wife and daughter in Boston, Massachusetts. Review This is a brilliant book, full of history, mystery, and laughs. It reminded me of my small-town childhood, although my small town was never as delightfully weird as Norvelt -- Dave BarryA bit of autobiography works its way into all of Gantoss work, but he one-ups himself in this wildly entertaining meld of truth and fiction by naming the main character . . . Jackie Gantos * Publishers Weekly *Gantos, as always, delivers bushels of food for thought and plenty of outright guffaws * Booklist *A fast-paced and witty read * School Library Journal * Promotional A gripping, hilarious and wildly imaginative tale about one of the strangest towns youll ever visit. Review Text This is a brilliant book, full of history, mystery, and laughs. It reminded me of my small-town childhood, although my small town was never as delightfully weird as Norvelt Review Quote This is a brilliant book, full of history, mystery, and laughs. It reminded me of my small-town childhood, although my small town was never as delightfully weird as Norvelt Promotional "Headline" A gripping, hilarious and wildly imaginative tale about one of the strangest towns youll ever visit. Winner of the Newbery Medal 2012. Shortlisted for the Guardian Childrens Fiction Prize 2013 Details ISBN0440870046 Author Jack Gantos Year 2012 ISBN-10 0440870046 ISBN-13 9780440870043 Format Paperback Imprint Yearling Place of Publication London Media Book DEWEY 813.6 Pages 352 Language English Short Title DEAD END Residence Santa Fe, NM, US Publication Date 2012-03-29 UK Release Date 2012-03-29 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2012-03-29 NZ Release Date 2012-03-29 US Release Date 2012-03-29 Birth 1930 Affiliation Nottingham Trent University Position Author/Illustrator Qualifications M.D. Audience Age 12-17 Alternative 9781448120673 Audience Childrens (6-12) We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44025627;

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