Joey Jeremiah

Degrassi #14

by Kathryn Ellis

Joey Jeremiah wants to be a rock star--so much so that he couldn't care less about school. He's got his band, the Zit Remedy, and his buddies to hang out with, and everything seems great.
So when Joey fails grade eight, he's in shock. Now everyone will think he's stupid. Even bandmates Wheels and Snake can't understand how he feels. But when Joey sees an ad for a Battle of the Bands, he gets an idea: he'll show he's not so dumb when the Zit Remedy wins and he's on the road to rock stardom!
Based on the groundbreaking Degrassi Junior High television series, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of teenage life.

172 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

KATHRYN ELLIS is a publicist and scriptwriter whose work includes scripts for the original Degrassi Junior High television series. She lives in Toronto.

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been a big fan of Degrassi for years. I started with The Next Generation and then worked my way down to Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High. Now I love both generations. Joey is definitely a great character and I always enjoy seeing him so I was really excited to get this book to read from his POV.

It didn't disappoint. Reading this book was just like watching an episode of Degrassi. The characters were exactly the same as they are on the screen.

I feel that the author did a superb job at capturing Joey's emotions in this book. The storyline was also neat and fun to read about. I liked Teresa and her relationship with Joey. I also liked the tension between Joey, his parents, his friends, and everyone.

This is probably so far my favorite of the Degrassi books.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yet another novel that gave extra insight into the characters of Degrassi. I’m looking forward to reading the next ones and hope to find the ones in between sometime in the future.

[Vita Luna · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 but I'm giving it 5 cuz I enjoyed it so much and it's New Years Eve, and because the ending was perfect.

One time it said 'right' and then 'right' but one of those should have been left.

I'll definitely read Snake's book in the new year!

[Eliza Durdin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exactly what you'd expect from a novel based on a beloved series, the characters were encapsulated perfectly in this short novella

[Karschtl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mochte die Fernsehserie sehr gern, und besonders Joey. Der war nie besonders gut in der Schule, aber kam dafür umso besser bei den Mädels an. Seine größte Leidenschaft aber war seine Musik, und sein großer Traum: Rockmusiker werden! Mit den "Zit Remedies" machte er einen Anfang.