The Trouble in Me
The Trouble in Me by Jack Gantos is a reprint edition published by Square Fish on April 18, 2017, featuring 240 pages in English. This autobiographical novel captures a crucial period in the life of fourteen-year-old Jack Gantos as he begins to veer off course. The story unfolds in Fort Lauderdale, where Jack encounters his rebellious neighbor, Gary Pagoda, recently released from juvie. This meeting sparks Jack’s desire to emulate Gary, leading him into a whirlwind of experiences that challenge his identity and choices.
Readers will find a blend of humor and dark honesty as Jack navigates his new reality, eager to embrace the chaos that comes with following Gary. The narrative explores themes of social dynamics and the quest for identity, reflecting on the humorous yet serious consequences of youthful decisions. The Trouble in Me presents a vivid portrayal of a young person’s struggle with temptation and the complexities of growing up, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in young adult fiction.
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This fiery autobiographical novel captures a pivotal week or two in the life of fourteen-year-old Jack Gantos, when he began to slide off track as a kid who in just a few years would find himself locked up in a federal penitentiary for the crimes portrayed in the memoir Hole in My Life. Set in Fort Lauderdale, The Trouble in Me opens with an explosive encounter in which Jack first meets his awesomely rebellious older neighbor, Gary Pagoda, just back from juvie for car theft. Instantly mesmerized, Jack decides he will do whatever it takes to be like Gary. As a follower, Jack is eager to leave his old self behind and desperate for whatever crazy, hilarious, frightening thing might happen next. But he may not be as ready as he thinks when the trouble in him comes blazing to life.
The Trouble in Me by Jack Gantos is a brutally honest memoir that is dark, funny, and most of all, true-to-life.
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