Dead End in Norvelt
BIBLIOGRAPHY Gantos, Jack (2011). Dead end in Norvelt . Farrar Straus Giroux. ISBN 9780374379933 PLOT SUMMARY In this historical fiction novel, Jack Gantos writes the story of Jack Gantos and lives in Norvelt. His summer fun ends when his parents send him to help their neighbor suffering from arthritis, with a unique problem, writing obituaries. But sometimes Jack’s wild imagination gets the best of him. CRITICAL ANALYSIS Gantos’ writes this unique historical fiction novel full of rich descriptions. The descriptions are Jack’s imagination going wild. Jack’s imagination is so vivid in this novel, sometimes it is difficult to distinguish what is fact and fiction. This story is full of surprises and sure to make you laugh. Gantos’ brings history to life and allows you to make connections to believe you are living in that time period as well in these historical events. REVIEW EXCERPT(S) “A bit of autobiography works its way into all of Gantos's work, but he one-ups himself in this wi...



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