Jack Gantos is preparing himself for a summer of baseball
and lounging when he gets in trouble for mowing down his mom’s cornfield and
shooting off his dad’s Japanese rifle. Jack, instead of spending time with
friends, is commissioned to help his neighbor Ms. Volker , who is crippled by
arthritis, write obituaries for
the quickly diminishing population of Norvelt. As more and more originally founders of Norvelt die off,
Jack becomes suspicious of the causes.
This
Newbery winner is a delightful tale of a small town and the people in it.
Jack’s character is vibrant and funny. His relationship with Ms. Volker is
endearing, and the mystery surrounding the town keeps you interested. The narrative is both humorous and
relatable. This book would be great for middle school or high school students.
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