by Jack Gantos
I was very disappointed by this book. Dead End in Norvelt made me believe that the events in it actually happened, even if they were a bit exaggerated. This book had me doubting every word. Jack had a lot of character growth in the first book, he didn't grow at all in this one. Miss Volker was a lot...
I really liked Dead End in Norvelt and liked this follow-up, just not as much. I do think that my kids will like this book just as much as the first, despite Miss Volker's history lessons (which I enjoyed and which led to some googling - Rugby, TN added to list of places I've learned about from boo...
A great continuation of jack's story. I liked the twists and turns. Great road trip story as well. Perfect listening experience on our vacation road trip to Virginia.
I really don't have a whole lot to say about this book. It's very similar to that of, Dead End In Norvelt continuing on Jack Gantos' adventure with the crazy neighbor, Miss. Volker. In the sequel the two take a road trip, heading to New York because the beloved Eleanor Roosevelt died. It becomes a...
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