Jack Gantos Bücher

This rocket-paced follow-up to the Newbery Medal–winning novel Dead End in Norvelt opens deep in the shadow of the Cuban missile crisis. But instead of Russian warheads, other kinds of trouble are raining down on young Jack Gantos and his utopian town of Norvelt in western Pennsylvania. After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the town's founder, twelve-year-old Jack will soon find himself launched on a mission that takes him hundreds of miles away, escorting his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on her relentless pursuit of the oddest of outlaws. But as their trip turns south in more ways than one, it's increasingly clear that the farther from home they travel, the more off-the-wall Jack and Miss Volker's adventure becomes, in From Norvelt to Nowhere, a raucous road novel about roots and revenge, a last chance at love, and the power of a remarkable friendship. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013

Newberry Medal winner Jack Gantos shares advice for how to be the best brilliant writer in this funny and practical creative writing guide perfect for middle-grade readers.

'Joey Pigza, you need a life!'Grandma wants Joey to find a friend, stop running around after his NUTTY parents, and start looking after himself. But Joey's got other plans - he's going to be MR HELPFUL. Can Joey the secret superhero suceed in his mission to keey everybody SMILING?

The mischievous Rotten Ralph returns alongside his friend Sarah in three new entertaining stories. In "Back to School for Rotten Ralph," the excitement of a new school year leads Ralph to disguise himself as a student to avoid being left behind. His antics create chaos in the classroom, but when his true identity is discovered, unexpected friendships blossom for both Sarah and Ralph. This delightful tale captures the essence of friendship and the humorous challenges of school life, appealing to a new generation of readers.

In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack Gantos spends the summer of 1962 grounded for various offenses until he is assigned to help an elderly neighbor with a most unusual chore involving the newly dead, molten wax, twisted promises, Girl Scout cookies, underage driving, lessons from history, typewriting, and countless bloody noses

Jack Henry navigates the challenges of moving to a new town, where he encounters familiar chaos amidst the unfamiliar surroundings. The story, crafted by a Newbery Medal-winning author, blends humor and adventure as Jack adapts to his new life while dealing with quirky characters and unexpected situations. Themes of friendship and resilience shine through as he learns that new beginnings can bring both excitement and challenges.

This final volume of Jack Henry stories delivers a humorous and engaging conclusion to the beloved series by a Newbery Medal-winning author. Readers can expect a blend of laughter and relatable adventures as Jack navigates the ups and downs of childhood. The narrative showcases the author's signature wit and charm, making it a delightful read for fans of middle-grade fiction.

A young girl named Ivy uncovers a dark secret in the basement of the Rumbaugh pharmacy, revealing the unsettling lives of the eccentric twins, Abner and Adolph. Their obsessive love for their deceased mother leads them to commit an outrageous act that blurs the line between life and death. Ivy's discovery triggers the unveiling of a family curse that intricately connects her and her mother to the Rumbaughs, setting the stage for a haunting exploration of love, loss, and the supernatural.