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Dead End in Norvelt

Jack Gantos

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English
Corgi
02 April 2012
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- It is 1962 and Jack is looking forward to the summer holidays in his quiet and dwindling home town. However, after an unintended incident involving his father's souvenired Japanese rifle and the local drive-in showing a war movie, Jack is grounded for the duration. He is allowed out only to help old Miss Volker across the road write her history columns and obituaries for the town newspaper. Norvelt, a co-operative town set up by Eleanor Roosevelt, is suddenly witnessing the deaths of its last remaining original residents and soon Miss Volker may be the only one left. Apart from the officious and unlikeable Mr Spizz… A charming, funny and delightful book, winner of the 2012 Newbery Medal. Lindy

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Imprint:   Corgi
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 22mm
Weight:   245g
ISBN:   9780440870043
ISBN 10:   0440870046
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 12 to 17 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  12+ years ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Dead End in Norvelt

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 Barry A bit of autobiography works its way into all of Gantos's 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 *


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