Who is Charlie from Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key and what is their importance? Joey_Pigza_Swallowed_the_Key English & Literature Charlie | Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Charlie is a friend Joey meets on the Special Education bus the first day of his new school. Charlie is disabled, in that his arms have no elbows and little length, so his hands are mere stumps at his shoulders. Charlie befriends Joey when he is frightening, and over time, he too improves. He gains strength in his hands and eventually learns to use a prosthesis. Charlie understands the frustration Joey feels as a challenged person and thus provides Joey with a needed support system.