Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos

To the constant disappointment of his mother and his teachers Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when his prescription meds wear o and he starts getting worked up and acting wired.

This book contains: alcohol/addiction/prenatal alcohol exposure, child abuse, controversial political and social commentary, derogatory terms, gore, parental neglect, passive self-harm, profanity, smoking and violence.