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In "What Would Joey Do?", 10‑year‑old Joey faces a chaotic home life: his mother assigns him home schooling with a challenging blind girl, his parents are constantly at odds, and his beloved grandmother battles emphysema. Amid these family tensions, Joey seeks strategies to keep his world from unraveling.
The novel explores themes of family conflict, disability, and adolescent resilience, offering a relatable look at everyday challenges.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jack Gantos
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