Gantos, Jack
Overview
| Works: | 170 works in 811 publications in 12 languages and 55,376 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Humorous fiction Historical fiction Autobiographical fiction Baseball stories Biography Children's audiobooks History Readers (Publications) |
| Roles: | Author, Narrator |
| Classifications: | PS3557.A5197, FIC |
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Most widely held works about
Jack Gantos
- Hole in my life : a memoir by Jack Gantos by Jack Gantos( Book )
- Hole in my life by Jack Gantos( )
- Jack Gantos : an author kids love by Michelle Parker-Rock( Book )
- Something about the author( )
- Jack Gantos interview by Jack Gantos( )
- Jack Gantos( Visual )
- Dead end in Norvelt by Jack Gantos( Recording )
- Jack gantos interview : Professional Book Nerds Interview by Professional Book Nerds( )
- Gantos, Jack( Visual )
- Bīrahāyī dār zāndadagaī man by Jack Gantos( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Jack Gantos
Joey Pigza loses control by
Jack Gantos(
Book
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45 editions published between 2000 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 4,272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joey, who is still taking medication to keep him from getting too wired, goes to spend the summer with the hard-drinking father he has never known and tries to help the baseball team he coaches win the championship
45 editions published between 2000 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 4,272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joey, who is still taking medication to keep him from getting too wired, goes to spend the summer with the hard-drinking father he has never known and tries to help the baseball team he coaches win the championship
Dead end in Norvelt by
Jack Gantos(
Book
)
26 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 3,942 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
26 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 3,942 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
Joey Pigza swallowed the key by
Jack Gantos(
Book
)
52 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 3,858 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"To the constant disappointment of his mother and his teachers, Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when his prescription medications wear off and he starts getting worked up and acting wired." --
52 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 3,858 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"To the constant disappointment of his mother and his teachers, Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when his prescription medications wear off and he starts getting worked up and acting wired." --
What would Joey do? by
Jack Gantos(
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21 editions published between 2002 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From the Publisher: Joey's dad just roared into town on a motorcycle, his mom is chasing her ex-husband away with a broomstick, and his grandma's camped out on the couch behind a plastic shower curtain. What's more, Joey's chihuahua has been dognapped, and his mom insists that he be homeschooled with a mean blind girl and her super-religious mother. Welcome to Joey's world. With his new self-assumed role as "Mr. Helpful," Joey's on a mission to make everything and everyone better. Can Joey accomplish all this or will his wild, wired behavior spin him out of control all over again?
21 editions published between 2002 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From the Publisher: Joey's dad just roared into town on a motorcycle, his mom is chasing her ex-husband away with a broomstick, and his grandma's camped out on the couch behind a plastic shower curtain. What's more, Joey's chihuahua has been dognapped, and his mom insists that he be homeschooled with a mean blind girl and her super-religious mother. Welcome to Joey's world. With his new self-assumed role as "Mr. Helpful," Joey's on a mission to make everything and everyone better. Can Joey accomplish all this or will his wild, wired behavior spin him out of control all over again?
I am not Joey Pigza by
Jack Gantos(
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15 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,875 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joey's father returns, calling himself Charles Heinz and apologizing for his past bad behavior, and he swears that once Joey and his mother change their names and help him fix up the old diner he has bought, their lives will change for the better
15 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,875 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joey's father returns, calling himself Charles Heinz and apologizing for his past bad behavior, and he swears that once Joey and his mother change their names and help him fix up the old diner he has bought, their lives will change for the better
From Norvelt to nowhere by
Jack Gantos(
Book
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12 editions published between 2013 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the founder of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on a cross-country run as she pursues the oddest of outlaws
12 editions published between 2013 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the founder of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on a cross-country run as she pursues the oddest of outlaws
Rotten Ralph helps out by
Jack Gantos(
Recording
)
15 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 1,496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sarah's cat Rotten Ralph tries to help her create a school project based on ancient Egypt, but he is more of a hindrance than a help
15 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 1,496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sarah's cat Rotten Ralph tries to help her create a school project based on ancient Egypt, but he is more of a hindrance than a help
The key that swallowed Joey Pigza by
Jack Gantos(
Book
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15 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Everything goes topsy-turvy for Joey as he becomes the man of the house, looking after his new baby brother, taking care of his troubled mother, and seeking out his missing father"--
15 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Everything goes topsy-turvy for Joey as he becomes the man of the house, looking after his new baby brother, taking care of his troubled mother, and seeking out his missing father"--
Joey Pigza swallowed the key by
Jack Gantos(
Recording
)
36 editions published between 1998 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To the constant disappointment of his mother and his teacers, Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when his prescription meds wear off and he starts getting worked up and acting wired
36 editions published between 1998 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To the constant disappointment of his mother and his teacers, Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when his prescription meds wear off and he starts getting worked up and acting wired
Heads or tails : stories from the sixth grade by
Jack Gantos(
Book
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12 editions published between 1994 and 2012 in English and Czech and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jack's diary helps him deal with his problems which include dog-eating alligators, a terror for an older sister, a younger brother who keeps breaking parts of himself, and next-door neighbors who are really weird
12 editions published between 1994 and 2012 in English and Czech and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jack's diary helps him deal with his problems which include dog-eating alligators, a terror for an older sister, a younger brother who keeps breaking parts of himself, and next-door neighbors who are really weird
The trouble in me by
Jack Gantos(
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7 editions published between 2015 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Fourteen-year-old Jack falls under the spell of a delinquent Florida neighbor and gets way more trouble than he bargained for"--
7 editions published between 2015 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Fourteen-year-old Jack falls under the spell of a delinquent Florida neighbor and gets way more trouble than he bargained for"--
Joey Pigza loses control by
Jack Gantos(
Recording
)
25 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and held by 1,152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joey, who is still taking medication to keep him from getting too wired, goes to spend the summer with the hard-drinking father he has never known and tries to help the baseball team he coaches win the championship
25 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and held by 1,152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joey, who is still taking medication to keep him from getting too wired, goes to spend the summer with the hard-drinking father he has never known and tries to help the baseball team he coaches win the championship
Dead end in Norvelt by
Jack Gantos(
Recording
)
21 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and held by 1,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
21 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and held by 1,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
Rotten Ralph feels rotten by
Jack Gantos(
Book
)
11 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 1,107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rotten Ralph comes to appreciate Sarah's healthy cat food after he gets sick from eating out of trash cans
11 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 1,107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rotten Ralph comes to appreciate Sarah's healthy cat food after he gets sick from eating out of trash cans
Back to school for Rotten Ralph by
Jack Gantos(
Book
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9 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 1,100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Afraid of being left alone, Rotten Ralph, the nasty red cat, follows Sarah to school and tries to prevent her from making new friends
9 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 1,100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Afraid of being left alone, Rotten Ralph, the nasty red cat, follows Sarah to school and tries to prevent her from making new friends
Jack on the tracks : four seasons of fifth grade by
Jack Gantos(
Book
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15 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and held by 1,098 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After moving with his unbearable sister to Miami, Florida, Jack tries to break some of his bad habits but finds himself irresistibly drawn to things disgusting, gross, and weird
15 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and held by 1,098 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After moving with his unbearable sister to Miami, Florida, Jack tries to break some of his bad habits but finds himself irresistibly drawn to things disgusting, gross, and weird
Jack Adrift : fourth grade without a clue by
Jack Gantos(
Book
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11 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and held by 1,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his father rejoins the Navy and moves the family to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, ten-year-old Jack becomes confused by a crush on his teacher, contradictory advice from his parents, and a very strange neighbor
11 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and held by 1,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his father rejoins the Navy and moves the family to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, ten-year-old Jack becomes confused by a crush on his teacher, contradictory advice from his parents, and a very strange neighbor
Rotten Ralph's rotten romance by
Jack Gantos(
Book
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2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 1,081 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is Valentine's Day and Rotten Ralph, a very, very nasty cat, is up to his rotten tricks
2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 1,081 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is Valentine's Day and Rotten Ralph, a very, very nasty cat, is up to his rotten tricks
The nine lives of Rotten Ralph by
Jack Gantos(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1900 and 2009 in English and held by 1,059 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the veterinarian determines that Sarah's cat has used up eight of his nine lives, will the high-spirited feline finally stop misbehaving?
6 editions published between 1900 and 2009 in English and held by 1,059 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the veterinarian determines that Sarah's cat has used up eight of his nine lives, will the high-spirited feline finally stop misbehaving?
Practice makes perfect for Rotten Ralph by
Jack Gantos(
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9 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in English and held by 983 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When he goes to a carnival with Sarah and his cousin Percy, Rotten Ralph learns that winning is not everything
9 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in English and held by 983 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When he goes to a carnival with Sarah and his cousin Percy, Rotten Ralph learns that winning is not everything
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Alcoholism Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Authors, American Baseball stories Blind Boys--Conduct of life Brothers Brothers and sisters Carnivals Cats Children--Conduct of life Children--Death Civilization Conduct of life Detective and mystery stories Diaries Diners (Restaurants) Egypt Ex-convicts Families Fathers Fathers and sons First day of school Florida--Miami Food habits Friendship Gantos, Jack Home schooling Homework Humorous stories Infants Influence (Psychology) Intergenerational relations Juvenile delinquency Lotteries Moving, Household North Carolina Obedience Old age Pennsylvania--Norvelt Pigza, Joey (Fictitious character) Rotten Ralph (Fictitious character) Schools Self-destructive behavior in adolescence Self-perception Single-parent families Teacher-student relationships Teenage boys United States Valentine's Day
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Alternative Names
Gantos, John 1951-
Gantos, John B.
Gantos, John B. 1951-
Gantos, John Bryan 1951-
Gyantosu, Jakku 1951-
Jack Gantos American children's author
Jack Gantos Amerikaans schrijver
ג'ק גנטוס
جک گانتوس نویسنده آمریکایی کتابهای کودک و نوجوان
ガントス, ジャック
ギャントス, ジャック
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