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Dead End in Norvelt is a 2011 children's novel by Jack Gantos. Dead End in Norvelt was a Newbery Medal Honor book in 2012.

Plot
Dead End in Norvelt takes place during the summer of 1962. Jack Gantos gets punished for firing his father’s war trophy gun. His parents put him on punishment and were told he had to stay home for vacation. His only escape is to help out his elderly neighbor Miss Voker. His task involved typewriting obituaries filled with stories about the people who help founded his Utopian town. During his punishment Jack actually experiences and learns a lot in depth about American History from Miss Voker and other events. Jack although punished experiences a strange adventure involving molten wax, Eleanor Roosevelt, twisted promises, a homemade airplane, Girl Scout cookies, a man on a trike, a dancing plague, voices from the past and Hells Angels.

Characters
Miss Voker Is known for being Norvelt's major medical examiner and major obituary writer. She also impacts Jack's life alot by teaching him important life lessons and informs him about Norvelt's history and the significance of their urban community.

Mr.Spizz Can be seen has the jack of all trades. He is a member of Norvelt association for the Public Goods. He is also a volunteer firefighter, policeman and always knows the details of what goes on in town.

Bunny Huffer Is Jack's best friend who happens to be a girl. She is very tomboyish, a bully and really short. Jack likes Bunny and considers her to be "better than any guy".

Mr. Huffer Owner of a funeral parlor that actually sponsors Jack's Basketball team and is ofcource the dad of Jack's bestfirend Bunny. He somes off has really creepy and mysterious. Besides being a funeral owner he also sells unoccupied houses. He doesn't show much concern towards the community, it could be because he doesn't know much about the history or significance of Norvelt.

Jack Gantos Basically the hero in this story. Even though he is in no way phiscally or mentally strong and has the tendency to get nosebleeds. He experiences a lot during his punishment for shooting his dads rifle like learning a lot about Norvelt's history and many life lessons.

Mrs. Gantos (Jack's Mom) Values Norvelt. She is seen has very kind and and focused on helping out the community. Shes also very willing to lend a hand to anyone.

Mr. Gantos (Jack's Dad) Is the polar opposite from Jack's mom Mrs. Gantos. He doesn't appreciate Norvelt and would rather live in Florida where there is better job opportunities. He is really immature and tends to create a lot of chaos.

Critical reception
In Dead End in Norvelt, the author certainly puts a whacked-out magical spin on his western Pennsylvania child-hood, transforming it into an amazing tapestry.

Awards
Newbery Medal Honor Book in 2012