Thursday, March 1, 2012

Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos



Dead End in Norvelt is about a boy named Jack with nose problems. The problem with his nose is that whenever he gets too excited or scared about something his nose starts gushing blood. One day he is messing with his dad’s World War II souvenirs and using his dad’s Japanese binoculars to watch a war movie. His mom gets mad at him because he isn’t allowed to watch war movies because it will make his nose bleed. Another crazy act gets him grounded for the summer by his mom who thinks he’s been shot. A couple of days later, his mom makes him start helping his neighbor, Miss Volker, to write obituaries for all of the people who have been dying in Norvelt. He learns a lot about the lives of the people who have lived in his town.
This is a really funny story about a boy growing up and the many unexpected things that happen to him during the summer. This book is the 2012 Newbery Medal winner and you should read it!
Liam, fourth-grader reader

AR Level 5.7
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