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  • The Dented Head of Joey Pigza

  • The Hidden Files of Joey Pigza, Book 1
  • By: Jack Gantos
  • Narrated by: Jack Gantos
  • Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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The Dented Head of Joey Pigza

By: Jack Gantos
Narrated by: Jack Gantos
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Publisher's Summary

Joey Pigza wants to win! In this audio-only adventure, Jack Gantos’s beloved hero races back into kids’ hearts with a tale about running, perseverance, and life’s inevitable crashes.

Despite his beat-up old shoes and struggles with ADHD, Joey won’t let anything hold him back—after all, he’s the lightning-fast champion of schoolyard races. But when a high-speed collision leaves him with a dented head and more problems than ever, can our infectiously impulsive hero overcome his hurdles and race to the top?

In this zany and surprisingly inspiring listen, perfect for kids ages 8 and up, our chaotic hero realizes he can’t outrun his troubles. Joining him this time around in a series of hyperactive hijinks are his eccentric Granny and his ever-faithful Chihuahua, Pablo. Written and performed by the multi-talented Jack Gantos, and delivered in a wildly energetic voice, this gem is full of the hilarity and heart that made the Joey Pigza creator a Newbery Award-winning children’s book icon.

Cover illustration by Laurie Keller. 

©2018 Jack Gantos (P)2018 Audible Originals, LLC.

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Joey Pigza

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡W U G G G G TNT T R F F G F G F F F D DVDVE D D E

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Loved it

I listened to it with my son who has adhd. It sounded so familiar and gave me an appreciation for how my son thinks and what an interesting individual he is. Thank you Jack Gantos. All up an interesting and quirky listen. Lots of laughs and a bit of heart ache too. It made my son feel like he’s not alone and it had him enthralled and wanting more.

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