Dead End in Norvelt (Norvelt Series, 1)

Name: Dead End in Norvelt (Norvelt Series, 1)
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Book Synopsis: Dead End in Norvelt is the winner of the 2012 Newbery Medal for the year’s best contribution to children’s literature and the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction! Melding the entirely true and the wildly fictional, Dead End in Norvelt is a novel about an incredible two months for a kid named Jack Gantos, whose plans for vacation excitement are shot down when he is "grounded for life" by his feuding parents, and whose nose spews bad blood at every little shock he gets. But plenty of excitement (and shocks) are coming Jack’s way once his mom loans him out to help a feisty old neighbor with a most unusual chore—typewriting obituaries filled with stories about the people who founded his utopian town. As one obituary leads to another, Jack is launched on a strange adventure involving molten wax, Eleanor Roosevelt, twisted promises, a homemade airplane, Girl Scout cookies, a man on a trike, a dancing plague, voices from the past, Hells Angels . . . and possibly murder. Endlessly surprising, this sly, sharp-edged narrative is the author at his very best, making readers laugh out loud at the most unexpected things in a dead-funny depiction of growing up in a slightly off-kilter place where the past is present, the present is confusing, and the future is completely up in the air.

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Experience the award-winning adventure of Jack Gantos in Dead End in Norvelt, the winner of the prestigious 2012 Newbery Medal and the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. This captivating novel takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, blending true events with fantastical elements that will keep them hooked from beginning to end.

Join Jack as he embarks on an extraordinary journey during his summer vacation. Just when he thought his days of excitement were over, he finds himself "grounded for life" by his bickering parents. But little does he know, life has a lot more in store for him. When his mom assigns him a unique task of typing obituaries for a spirited old neighbor, Jack's life takes a fascinating twist. Each obituary becomes a gateway to a world of intrigue and adventure, filled with molten wax, Eleanor Roosevelt, twisted promises, a homemade airplane, Girl Scout cookies, and even voices from the past.

This sly and sharp-edged narrative will have readers laughing out loud at the unexpected twists and turns. Growing up in Norvelt, a town where the past, present, and future collide, Jack learns valuable life lessons and faces thrilling challenges. Brace yourself for a dead-funny depiction of a slightly off-kilter place where nothing is as it seems and surprises await at every corner.

Don't miss out on this must-read novel! Immerse yourself in Jack's extraordinary world by grabbing your copy of Dead End in Norvelt today. Prepare for an adventure like no other - filled with laughter, mystery, and the joy of discovery. Get your copy now and experience a story that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.

Get your copy of Dead End in Norvelt and embark on an unforgettable journey today!

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