Joey Pigza Loses Control by Jack GantosJoey's mother says that his dad is like him, only bigger, and when Joey meets his dad, Carter, he thinks his mom is right. But when Joey goes to stay with his dad for six weeks, Joey finds that his dad is
not just like him; although they are both hyper, his dad is out of control. Carter coaches a baseball team, because the judge made him after he attacked some one in a barroom brawl. He finds that Joey is an awesome pitcher, and pressures Joey to be a "winner". Joey is doing OK with his dad, but then his dad gets drunk and flushes Joey's medicine patches down the toilet.
This story is narrated by Joey. Joey is a likable protagonist who always tries and thinks, although the world seems to have a lot against him. His perspective is accurate, but does make him out to be a saint.
Happy reading.
