Book Series · 3 Books

Joey Pigza Books

In order from Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key to The Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$759

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1998

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

By Jack Gantos

A boy's wild impulses threaten to derail his future.

176 pages· 35,620 words· Est. 4 hour read

$7.99Save 5%

Paperback

Summary: Joey Pigza struggles with hyperactivity and impulsive decisions, like swallowing keys and running with scissors. His 'dud meds' fail to control his mood swings, landing him in a special-ed program. Determined not to fall through the cracks, Joey faces the challenge of navigating a world that doesn't understand him. Can he find a way to harness his energy and stay on track?

In reading order

Joey Pigza Series

3 books · Published 1998–2014

#1 in Series

Sale price

$759

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1998

A boy's wild impulses threaten to derail his future.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$858

Joey Pigza Loses Control

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2000

Joey's summer with his dad tests his control without medication.

Series

Sale price

$759

The Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A boy juggles family chaos and a mysterious key to his missing father's secrets.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Joey Pigza series?

There are 3 books in the Joey Pigza series. It began with Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key in 1998, and the newest book, The Key That Swallowed Joey Pigza, was published in 2014.