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Examples Of Joey In Tangerine By Edward Bloor

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In the book Tangerine, by Edward Bloor, there were many characters but we have made the prediction that Joey is the shapeshifter. He shows many qualifications to being a shapeshifter. By changing back and forth throughout the story.
First, Joey is the shapeshifter because we can't understand if they are allies or enemies. Throughout the beginning they were good friends. Went everywhere together. They went to fairs, soccer practice, and school together. They were soccer buddies and just overall great friends. But after the earthquake they tried to still stay in contact so Joey came to the new school to. We the readers thought this would be good for their friendship. We soon to find out joey was changing. Joey was becoming a jerk he called

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