From Norvelt to Nowhere (Norvelt Series, 2)

My book club loved it. I read it twice and then gifted it to others.Wonderful funny amazing read and a true story.

This was the second of the two Norvelt books that my sons chose to be our read aloud book for the month of January. We had just finished the first Norvelt book and couldn't wait to hear how the author would continue this tale. While it didn't grab us quite as much, and at times seemed a bit absurd, it was good to know that each character found their happy ending. Well, most of them, anyway. And we had good discussions based on whodunit. You have to read the second if you read the first. And if you didn't read the first, we highly recommend it.

I have had a hard time finding books for my 13 yr old son who reads at a grade level or two below normal. He LOVES the Norvelt Series. Not esoteric, just a good story about a boy that other boyish boys can relate to. That may not make sense to everyone but if the movie Stand By Me is one your son likes, this maybe the book for him. My son said that he almost cried when he reached the end of the series. Not because it ended sadly but because he enjoyed the story THAT much!

I loved the first book and I am almost through the second and it is not as good as the first, but I still enjoyed it. Both grab your attention from the first line. I love the way Jack Gantos writes. Get all his books and I am 52 years young - you will enjoy them no matter your age.

We love the norvelt series!!A cheeky old lady made a promise to Elenor Roosevelt that she would keep Norvelt safe and healthy! She writes the most amazing Obits for the passing town's people... This is the second book in the series so make sure you catch the first one so you can fall in love with the characters as me and my boys have!

Fun book that my son enjoyed reading

Growing up in the area of Norvelt , Pennsylvania, I can appreciate this book on a personal level. I bought this as a gift to our local library, but, of course, I've read it through to make sure that it's appropriate for a school library. It is....it's funny....it's suspenseful, and enjoyable at every turn. I was sad that it was over. Hopefully, Mr. Gantos will write a sequel.

Jack Gantos did a great job on the sequel to dead end in Norvelt unfortunately this is the last book of the series. It is a must read if you liked the first book 10/5 stars. It is my new favorite book.