Hi!
I’m Jack
Gantos!!!
Hole in my Life
Jack Gantos
What is this book, anyway?
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A Memoir
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a biography or an account of historical events,
especially one written from personal
knowledge
Jack Gantos is writing about a part of his
life.
Some info about Jack Gantos
Born in Pennsylvania
 Moved to Barbados when he was 7
 Also lived in South Florida during his youth
 Started his interest in writing in 6th grade
when he begged for a diary so he could
write thoughts and sayings from himself,
students, and teachers.
 He has written multiple books
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Most have been children’s books like…
About the Novel
Takes place in the early 1970’s
 It is a part of Jack Gantos’ life…it is real
 It is told in flashback sequences
 The chapter titles help you know what is
going on/when it occurs
 It is graphic in content and language
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Can you handle it?
Sources
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www.jackgantos.com
Hi!
I’m Jack
Gantos!!!