Jack is well-meaning and clever, but most of the time he is fairly clueless and lovable. Jack Gantos' rocket-paced follow-up to the Newbery Medal–winning novel Dead End in Norvelt opens in the 1960s, deep in the shadow of the Cold War and the Cuban missile crisis. After meeting Mr. Gantos it is ea. Not many people live there his elderly mentor Miss Volker is the only living elderly currently in the town. Trustpilot. Eleanor Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. After meeting Mr. Gantos it is easy to see the blending of character trait's in the fictional Gantos and the real Gantos. This book is so stupid (in a good way). "Stunning.… A timely family saga with faith and forgiveness at its core. Kind of creepy! I still love Jack's character and many of the supporting characters too. 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! But as their trip turns south in more ways than one, it's increasingly clear that the farther from home they travel, the more off-the-wall Jack and Miss Volker's adventure becomes, in From Norvelt to Nowhere, a raucous road novel about roots and revenge, a last chance at love, and the power of … The plot changes throughout these locations as the main characters chase Mr. Spizz. The sequel to 2011’s Newbery-winning Dead End in Norvelt is just as laugh-out-loud wacky as the first. She was assigned by Eleanor Roosevelt to be the medical examiner of Norvelt until she was the last lady norvelter left. From Norvelt to Nowhere (Book) : Gantos, Jack : After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the founder of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on a cross-country run as she pursues the oddest of outlaws. Jack is a teenage boy living in a small town named Norvelt. Discover books that entertain, engage & enlighten. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I did weary a little from Miss Volker during her history lessons, but perhaps this was because of my lack of knowledge for some of the lessons she was sharing. Title It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. This was not nearly as good as the first, Dead End in Norvelt, but I am glad I read it because it answered some questions from the first novel. Fun and quirky! When the family moved to south Florida, he found his new classmates uninterested in their studies, and his teachers spent most of their time disciplining students. Any "Author Information" displayed below reflects the author's biography at the time this particular book was published. I loved his creative use of detail with a spoonful of adventure and humor in the pages. Terrific story. The relationship between the young boy and Miss Volker is wonderfully touching and hilarious. ... From Norvelt to Nowhere is Jack Gantos's hilarious follow-up to Dead End in Norvelt, winner of the Newbery Medal and shortlisted for the 2012 Guardian Children's Prize. The dark humor, madcap adventure, history and literature discussions will appeal to a wide audience from pre-teens to seniors. There were a few too many similes, and didn't make me laugh as much. The actual plot is twisting and elaborate. September 24th 2013 This is a great book! Okay, it's not entirely out of the blue. That leads Miss Volker and Jack on a road trip to find out who this killer really is. It was fun to laugh through this book. From Norvelt to Nowhere (Book) : Gantos, Jack : After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the founder of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on a cross-country run as she pursues the oddest of … But as their trip turns south in more ways than one, it's increasingly clear that the farther from home they travel, the more off-the-wall Jack and Miss Volker's adventure becomes, in From Norvelt to Nowhere, a raucous road novel about roots and revenge, a last chance at love, and the power of … He's a hoot. [a 12-year old boy being able to drive a car all the way to Florida? Not as great as the first one, but still very much worthy of a read. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. Summary: After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad . Gantos has won a number of awards, including the Newbery, the Newbery Honor, the Scott O'Dell Award, the Printz Honor, and the Sibert Honor from the American Library Association, and he has been a finalist for the National Book Award. Because Miss Volker and her sister were identical twins, Miss Volker laid in the coffin and scared Mr. Huffer to death. Some stories were doozers that left us with side stitches and tears of laughter such as dropping a cockroach into the sleeping mouth of his sister who got him back by locking him naked out of the house. If you liked Dead End in Norvelt, you'll enjoy this follow-up; just maybe not as much. Miss Volker manages to work in a lot of history lessons and life lessons as they travel across the country on the lookout for a serial killer. I thought all the old ladys were dead except Miss Volker? from norvelt to nowhere by Jack Gantos ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 24, 2013 The chase after a serial killer sparks an eventful, if not particularly life-changing, road trip in this sequel to the Newbery-winning Dead End in Norvelt (2011). Sep 2013 Jack Gantos is an American author of children's books renowned for his portrayal of fictional Joey Pigza, a boy with ADHD, and many other well known characters such as Rotten Ralph, Jack Henry, Jack Gantos (memoirs) and others. "Fans of Dead End in Norvelt won't want to miss this lively sequel." © BookBrowse LLC 1997-2021. Children's book: kid named Jack lives in California and helps out old lady. From Norvelt to Nowhere by Jack Gantos is an outstanding book, full of mysterious problems that need to be solved. Fun book. Search: Or maybe it was a toboggan. The narrator has been told a story by a friend from the Socialist League in Victorian England, which he informs the reader he will tell from the first-person perspective. I cannot say that I enjoyed this book, and I debated whether or not I should give it a one star rating. Search String: Summary | [s], Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Spring Books. The book takes place during the early 1960’s during the Cuban missile crisis. He came to our school captivating students from ages 5-18 years old adjusting his lessons and zany stories for each age. From Norvelt to Nowhere by Jack Gantos – 4th grade and up – Mystery/Historical Fiction - It was so fun to jump back into Jack Gantos’s Norvelt community! Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of Dead End in Norvelt. However, he isn't a very convincing character as I believe that very few twelve-year-olds possess that level of innocence and earnesty usually trademark of a much younger child. Gantos's sequel to his Newbery-winning Dead End in Norvelt offers less history, more murder, and another hefty helping of zaniness. Click here and be the first to review this book! At the very beginning Jake and Miss Norvelt had this very long unnecessary conversation while cleaning out her garage. Jack retreated to an ... ... Full Biography Author Interview Link to Jack Gantos's Website, Name Pronunciation Some aspects of the book seemed just a little too far-fetched for me. It wasn't quite as good as the first book, and it required a little too much suspension of disbelief. Jack Gantos is a terrific storyteller, entertainer, and teacher. 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 "g This book makes me feel very intrigued and leaves me wanted to know more! About stuff that I felt didn’t even matter in the book, I felt like that part was slow and didn’t catch my eye quite like the other half of Norvelt to Nowhere did. What she also did was expose Huffer as the actual murderer of the Norvelt ladies. - Booklist. Jack is a teenage boy living in a small town named Norvelt. Listening to Jack Gantos narrate the audiobook almost convinced me that the author was recounting a true family story. The main character Jack, Ms. Volker, and Bunny spend the book hunting down Mr. Spizz with a goal to kill him. Author Information at BookBrowse.com is published with the permission of the copyright holder or their agent. From Norvelt to Nowhere, the second book in the Norvelt series, has Jack and his neighbor Miss Volker heading cross country first to pay their respects at Eleanor Roosevelt’s grave, then off to Rugby, Tennessee and one of my favorite places, St. Augustine, Florida. From Norvelt to Nowhere. “From Norvelt to Nowhere” picks up where “Dead End in Norvelt” left off. It seemed a bit flat. I feel this way because it had an interesting plot filled with ups and downs. BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Good books for boys-lots of gross things happen. I liked this book because it was an interesting plotline that I haven't really seen before in another book. News from Nowhere Summary. Set against the backdrop of the cold war and the death of Eleanor Roosevelt make this a great historical novel. Not many people live there his elderly mentor Miss Volker is the only living elderly currently in the town. I love that this book is a murder mystery where there are surprising answers to questions and odd situations that pop up through the entire book. Miss Volker manages to work in a lot of history lessons and life lessons as they travel across the country on the lookout for a serial killer. In the end, Miss Volker ran off with her love, Spizz, to be together for the rest of their lives, Huffer gets put in prison for his crimes, and Jack ends up staying in Florida, with the rest of his family moving down there as well, to live a happy, prosperous life. Confusing at times but still fun to read. The book takes place during the early 1960’s during the Cuban missile crisis. If it was by one of his friends point of view I wouldn’t have liked this book as much. Readers who enjoy books historical books, funny book, and/or mysteries. I didn't enjoy this one quite as well (in fact I drifted off a bit in the middle) and it seemed too heavy-handed with the American history aspects, but the husband and 13yo son hung on every word, so that's pretty impressive! The actual plot is twisting and elaborate. Summary: Jack Gantos' rocket-paced follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning novel Dead End in Norvelt opens in the 1960s, deep in the shadow of the Cold War and the Cuban missile crisis. Jack Gantos' rocket-paced follow-up to the Newbery Medal–winning novel Dead End in Norvelt opens in the 1960s, deep in the shadow of the Cold War and the Cuban missile crisis. Soojung Ki's summary about 'From Norvelt to Nowhere' by Jack Gantos. From Norvelt to Nowhere (Book) : Gantos, Jack : After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the founder of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on a cross-country run as she pursues the oddest of outlaws. Objective Summary The theme of the realistic fiction novel "From Norvelt to Nowhere" by Jack Gantos is to get all the facts before taking action or drawing conclusions. When he was seven, his family moved to Barbados. Six years later I have more notebooks full than I can count and I've rediscovered the fun of writing, something I lost after years of schooling. Jack Gantos. There is also quite a bit of discussion about 2 of Miss Volker’s favorite books – Moby Dick and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Funny (in a gross-humor sorta way) but also incredibly rich in American history, thanks to Miss Volker. The sequel to the Newbery Award Dead End in Norvelt. This town is haunted by more than just ghosts . After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the founder of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on a cross-country run as she pursues the oddest of outlaws Even though I like this book a lot there was a couple of things I didn’t like. Jack Gantos is an American author of children's books renowned for his portrayal of fictional Joey Pigza, a boy with ADHD, and many other well known characters such as Rotten Ralph, Jack Henry, Jack Gantos (memoirs) and others. If you are the publisher or author and feel that the reviews shown do not properly reflect the range of media opinion now available, please send us a message with the mainstream media reviews that you would like to see added. This authors' use of figurative language is masterful. Miss Volker is determined to catch the killer. This rocket-paced follow-up to the Newbery Medalwinning novel Dead End in Norvelt opens deep in the shadow of the Cuban missile crisis. "Starred Review. I liked how the back story of Mrs. Volker and Mr. Spitz was explained. The majority of the plot takes place in Norvelt, PA, Philadelphia, PA, New York, Washington D.C. and Florida. Full access is for members only. However, he isn't a very convincing character as I believe that very few twelve-year-olds possess that level of innocence and earnesty usually trademark of a much younger child. This is one of the best book I ever read Get this book. I really loved the first book, Dead End in Norvelt, (gave it four stars). “We are not so much defined by the wars we fight across the globe, but by the wars we have fought within ourselves as a nation.”, http://us.macmillan.com/fromnorvelttonowhere/JackGantos, Alabama Library Association Children's Book of the Year Nominee for 6-8 Fiction (2014). Welcome back. It’s Halloween night and the town’s killer shows up. It's perfect for adventurous girls and boys. Thoughtful and poignant. Jack Gantos is an amazing author and I plan to read more of his books. Need I say more? "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos is the story of a twelve-year-old who happens to have the same name as the author - Jack Gantos. Then she moved back. But instead of Russian warheads, other kinds of trouble are raining down on young Jack Gantos and his utopian town of Norvelt in western Pennsylvania. I bumped it up to two for the unique and bizarre plot, and because it becomes a tangled up mystery near the end, and I had to solve it! Mr. Spizz is an old man who kills all of the elderly women in Norvelt. Or bike. Jack's been in trouble. Anyway, still love Mrs. Volker and Jack and their wacky adventures -- this time in the form of a rambling, over-the-top road trip to catch a bad guy. "Starred Review. Didn't like it as much as the first one. It's the summer of 1962, and Jack's vacation is ruined when his Mom grounds him for the entire summer. By: Jack Gantos. Jack is a teenage boy living in a small town named Norvelt. Especially when Jack is trying to find the killer with Miss Volker. After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the town's founder, twelve-year-old Jack will soon find himself launched on a mission that takes him hundreds of miles away, escorting his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on her relentless pursuit of the oddest of outlaws. From Norvelt to Nowhere by Jack Gantos is an outstanding book, full of mysterious problems that need to be solved. Jack’s point of view in this book is very important because he is the one going through all of the catastrophes. I’m not sure how it happened, but I now have read another book that had to do with bombs/missiles and bomb shelters… although going inside a septic tank was certainly a new situation! Or bike. :). Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. Overall I think, "From Norvelt to Nowhere," was a good book. From Norvelt to Nowhere (Book) : Gantos, Jack : After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the founder of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on a cross-country run as she pursues the oddest of outlaws. From Norvelt to Nowhere (Book) : Gantos, Jack : After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the founder of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on a cross-country run as she pursues the oddest of outlaws. "―Marie Claire. Summary: In this sequel to Dead End in Norvelt, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his aged neighbor, Miss Volker on a train trip to New York to say a last goodbye to her mentor, Eleanor Roosevelt. Jack is well-meaning and clever, but most of the time he is fairly clueless and lovable. This information about From Norvelt to Nowhere shown above was first featured Don't read beyond this paragraph because my review gives away an important plot twist from book one. Just as hilarious with a dark comical backdrop. More Information | Quirky and hilarious. A timeless story of loss, hope, and adventure set against the vividly rendered landscape of the Upper Midwest. See all 3 questions about From Norvelt to Nowhere…, SOLVED. I loved how Jack Gantos says that jack and Mrs.volker was the killer but actually wasn't it was Mr.Huffer. Start by marking “From Norvelt to Nowhere” as Want to Read: Error rating book. He came to our school captivating students from ages 5-18 years old adjusting his lessons and zany stories for each age. Several scenes had me laughing out loud, to my husband's bemusement. Even though he adds the same in this book and he is the narrator during a time when he grew up, this is definitely a fictional read. ", Jack Gantos is a terrific storyteller, entertainer, and teacher. FROM NORVELT TO NOWHERE begins with a Halloween murder that occurs shortly after the events of Dead End in Norvelt. Jack goes through a lot of hard trials in his life but he has to think to himself everything will always be alright. Given that, it is still fast pace and worth a fun read for a kid:). When they get word that Miss Volker’s twin sister has passed on, they buy a car and take a road trip to Florida. From Norvelt to Nowhere starts up right where Dead End in Norvelt ends. From Norvelt to Nowhere (Book) : Gantos, Jack : After an explosion, a new crime by an old murderer, and the sad passing of the founder of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Jack accompanies his slightly mental elderly mentor, Miss Volker, on a cross-country run as she pursues the oddest of outlaws. From Norvelt to Nowhere is a book that begins in the shadow of nuclear annihilation, during the Cuban missile crisis in 1962. Gantos is the king of hilarity and I laughed so hard listening to the audiobook, which is narrated by Gantos. Intergenerational friendships. Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info, and giveaways by email. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. But as their trip turns south in more ways than one, it's increasingly clear that the farther from home they travel, the more off-the-wall Jack and Miss Volker's adventure becomes, in From Norvelt to Nowhere, a raucous road novel about roots and revenge, a last chance at love, and the power of … [When they finally reached Florida, Miss Volker set up a serious prank on Mr. Huffer. by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). Eh...for me, this book fell a little flat compared to the first one, which I loved. But I happily suspended my disbelief...maybe because I'm reading it in 2020 and am happy to take my mind off of all THAT for a bit. Buy Study Guide. This book makes me feel very intrigued and leaves me wanted to know more! I loved this book even more than its prequel. Jack lives with his Mom and Dad in Norvelt, a small town big on quirky neighbors. If you felt a bit unsatisfied with the ending of Dead End in Norvelt than DEFINITELY read From Norvelt to Nowhere. in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. The answer really wasn't that great though.... From Norvelt to Nowhere, the second book in the Norvelt series, has Jack and his neighbor Miss Volker heading cross country first to pay their respects at Eleanor Roosevelt’s grave, then off to Rugby, Tennessee and one of my favorite places, St. Augustine, Florida. Caps man , 04/29/2014. Reviews | Cancel anytime Summary. The majority of the plot takes place in Norvelt, PA, Philadelphia, PA, New York, Washington D.C. and Florida. And at the end of the day, no one is who you thought they were and nothing is as it seems. You need to read the first Norvelt book, "Dead End in Norvelt," in order to understand this story. For those of you who think it is far fetched and silly- remember it is written for a middle school audience. Jack teams up again with old Miss Volker, the last original old lady in Norvelt (now appearing to be approaching senility in fits and starts), and this time they’re on a road trip to catch a murderer whose MO is poisoning old ladies with Girl Scout Cookies.
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