JOEY PIGZA LOSES CONTROL by Jack Gantos

In the second book in a series by Gantos, a boy named Joey Pigza, who's ADHD requires medication in the form of a patch to keep him acting like a normal kid. Joey has high expectations about meeting his father for the first time in his life. When he arrives for the summer, however, events do not follow as Joey had planned.

I learned a lot about what it's like to be a child living with ADHD from this book.

This book was definitely not intended to be read by someone my age, but I really think that middle schoolers would enjoy this book, as well as the rest of the series.

Recommended for grades 6-8.


RVK in Town of Esopus

ADHD AND ME by Blake E.S. Taylor

A story about a child who struggled with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for his whole life. He had a supportive family and circle of friends who stood by him, despite being blamed for things by teacher and being bullied by other students. The author talks about the thousands of other people who have the same disorder and tells his story so that they may have help in overcoming their own problems.

This heartwarming, funny and good book helps the reader understand what ADHD is, and how to keep going when life is tough.

Outstanding.
Musfera in Esopus