Saint Iggy

When Iggy Corso gets kicked out of high school, there's no one for him to tell. His mother has gone off, his father is stoned on the couch, and the phone's been disconnected, so even the social worker can't get through. Leaving his public housing behind, Iggy ventures into the world to make something of his life. It's not easy when you're sixteen, have no skills, and your only friend is mixed up with the dealer who got your mom hooked. But Iggy is . . . Iggy, and he has the kind of wisdom that lets him see what no one else can.
Includes an author's note.

About the author

K. L. GOING is the author of FAT KID RULES THE WORLD, a Michael L. Printz honor book, and THE LIBERATION OF GABRIEL KING, a southern middle grade novel. She's had many jobs, including assistant at a Manhattan literary agency and manager of an independent bookstore, but now she writes full-time. She lives in Glen Spey, New York.

Summary

When Iggy Corso gets kicked out of high school, there's no one for him to tell. His mother has gone off, his father is stoned on the couch, and the phone's been disconnected, so even the social worker can't get through. Leaving his public housing behind, Iggy ventures into the world to make something of his life. It's not easy when you're sixteen, have no skills, and your only friend is mixed up with the dealer who got your mom hooked. But Iggy is . . . Iggy, and he has the kind of wisdom that lets him see what no one else can.
     Includes an author's note.

 

Additional text

"Hang on for the incredible ride. Wild plot twists combined with Iggy's endearing narration will keep turning pages and readers cheering this strangely heroic anti-hero."--Kirkus Reviews
[star] "Unforgettable."--School Library Journal (starred)

Product details

• Authors: K. L. Going, Going K. L. Going
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 14
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2008
• EAN: 9780152062484
• ISBN: 978-0-15-206248-4
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 178 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 195 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Science Fiction / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Class Differences *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: School & Education / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Depression *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Sexual Abuse *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Boys & Men *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Lifestyles / City & Town Life *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Family / Parents *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Fantasy / Contemporary *