In "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor, Joey is characterized as a loyal and supportive friend who initially struggles with his own insecurities and family issues. He is depicted as sensitive and sometimes naive, particularly in his admiration for the protagonist, Paul. Throughout the story, Joey's journey reflects themes of personal growth and resilience as he learns to confront challenges and stand up for himself. His character serves as a contrast to the more complex struggles faced by Paul and other characters in the novel.
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Joey tells Paul that the kids on the Tangerine Middle School soccer team have a reputation for being unbeatable and having a lot of talent. They are known for being a dominant force in their division and have a strong winning tradition.
joey joins the soccer team
he hates it and wants to kill victor also loves the food there
Paul Fisher's best friend, and an important character later in Tangerine by: Edward Bloor.
Joey tried taking his brothers shoes off because on page 112 it says that every time that mike and joey would get home joey would take off mikes shoes so when he saw him on the ground dead he thought it would make it better but it didnt
A tangerine sky would appear after smoking some orange kush. This gives the smoke the appearance that it is tangerine/orange and this is where the name came from.
Tangerine Middle School
no why would you even think that it is a citrus fruit
Paul learns that Joey is prejudiced when he hears Joey making derogatory comments about Erik, a player on their soccer team, due to his Hispanic heritage. This incident makes Paul question Joey's character and realize that Joey's prejudice runs deeper than he had previously thought.
Paul Fisher, Eric Fisher, Joey Costello, Mike Costello, Luis Cruz, etc.
A tangerine is in your fricken kitchen in the fridge....why would you even look up where a tangerine is? its pretty obvious...?? DERF! this question was answeres by Roberto Kenneth Goff if you are talking about the book, it is in florida.