Losing Joe's Place (Point) [Mass Market Paperback]

Gordon Korman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Point | Publication Date: October 1, 1991

Joe Cardone is about the coolest big brother a guy could ask for...at least that's what Jason thinks. How is going to let Jason use his apartment for the entire summer and drive his black Camaro. But there is one catch: Jason cannot under any circumstances put Joe in jeopardy of losing his lease.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-9-- The summer before their senior year, Jason and his friends Don and Ferguson get a golden opportunity to declare their independence by subletting Jason's older brother Joe's Toronto apartment. All the boys have to do--after convincing their skeptical parents to let them try this experiment--is to pay the rent each month. But they hadn't yet met their landlord, Mr. Plotnick, who also owns the deli below. And they hadn't known about Joe's friend Rootbeer, who wanders in and out of the apartment at will, who is enormous and eccentric, and whose attention span is so limited that he develops a new, increasingly bizarre hobby every day. And they hadn't figured on Plotnick's back trouble and their own involvement--so to speak--in managing the deli. Nor had they contemplated that Joe's Camaro, part of the sublet deal, would be mistakenly identified as a stolen car and be towed away. And much, much more. Surprisingly, it's not the quick twists and turns of the farcical plot that keep this very funny story moving. It's Jason's spirited narrative, his self-effacing sense of humor, and his finely tuned ear for the ridiculous that make these unbelievable antics work and create characters from these caricatures. Young readers will either put this down early with a groan--or, more likely, they'll speed through, slowed down only by uncontrollable laughing fits. --Jack Forman, Mesa College Library, San Diego
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Gordon Korman has always been a hockey fan. He is the award-winning writer of more than 25 books for middle-grade and young adult readers, and seven books in the popular BRUNO AND BOOTS series. Gordon lives with his wife and son outside New York State.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks; 1St Edition edition (October 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590427695
• ISBN-13: 978-0590427692
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,113,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gordon Korman has written more than fifty middle-grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times #1 bestseller The 39 Clues: One False Note, The Juvie Three, Son of the Mob, Born to Rock, and Schooled. Though he didn't play football in high school, Gordon's been a lifelong fan and season ticket holder. He says, "I've always been fascinated by the 'culture of collision' in football and wanted to explore it-not just from the highlight films but from its darker side as well." Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, October 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Losing Joe's Place (Point) (Mass Market Paperback)

I can't believe that so many of Gordon Korman's books are out of print! Has the world lost its mind??? We need Gordon Korman! To keep us happy...to keep us laughing...to keep us alive!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My all-time favorite book, October 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Losing Joe's Place (Point) (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved this book, it was so fun to read. As I read this book, I could easily see it being turned into a TV-movie. Since reading this book, I have done two book reports on it, recited a section for a communications exam, and nearly faced library overdue charges on several occasions (love it too much). I recommend this book for anyone who needs a good laugh.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best, February 26, 2003

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This review is from: Losing Joe's Place (Point) (Mass Market Paperback)

I haven't read this book in almost six years, and I still remember it as one of the funniest and enjoyable books that I've ever read. I remember laughing out loud as I read the story. I recommend this book not only to young adult readers, but anyone who reads for entertainment. It's great!