I Am Not Joey Pigza

In this engaging novel by Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza faces an unexpected upheaval when his estranged father, now a self-proclaimed "new man," returns with a wild new plan involving a roadside diner and a shifted family dynamic. As Joey grapples with the chaos and his evolving identity, he finds himself navigating a series of humorous yet challenging changes that force him to reconsider who he really is. Through this comic journey, he learns important lessons about forgiveness and self-discovery amidst the whirlwind of his new life.