This is a novel study report on the book "Something For Joey" by Richard E. Peck. This report takes the basis of a journalist reviewing this book.

Something For Joey Do you know the true meaning of courage and love? Richard E. Peck has marvelously shown these ideas in Something For Joey (Bantam Young Reader; $7.50). Peck's themes are love, compassion and courage. He describes wonderfully, the true, memorable, compassionate story of courage and love between two brothers. In 1973, while John Cappelletti was winning the Heisman Trophy as the outstanding college football player in America, his younger brother Joey, John's younger brother, was …

…Still, this novel was extremely inspiring and is definitely worth reading. Even though the story has flaws, it is clearly worth reading. By reading this heart-warming novel, you will surely grow as a person and have a new outlook on life. I ended up crying at the emotional and physical battle Joey puts up with every day of his excruciatingly painful life. This book is a definite read for children and adults of all ages.