In 1990, spinelli debuted the awardwinning novel maniac magee. Spinellis hilarious books entertain both children and young adults. Parents need to know that the main character is a goodhearted kid who endures cruel treatment from his classmates for being a loser. Jerry spinelli bio, facts, family famous birthdays. This book is about twin popsicles, bonomos turkish taffy, hightop keds, and a plaid cumberbund. Shop the latest titles by jerry spinelli at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. This board is all about how to use spinellis books in the classroom, from eggs to stargirl. A complete transcript of the premier showing of authors live, with newbery awardwinning author jerry spinelli. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen. Stargirl is a ukulelestrumming, plainfaced, costumedonning character that enters a cookiecutter student body at. He played for the green sox little league team in his hometown of norristown, pennsylvania, and dreamed of one day playing for the major leagues, preferably as shortstop for the new york yankees. From newbery medalist jerry spinelli maniac magee, stargirl comes the story of a girl searching for happiness inside the walls of a prison. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone else.
The couple went on to have six children and more than twenty grandchildren. The noted novelist and childrens author jerry spinelli, born on the 1st february, 1941 at norristown in pennsylvania, united states, is best known for his specialized novels intended towards readers in their early adolescence. Jerry spinelli 1941 jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania is a noted childrens author, specializing on novels written for and about early adolescence. Little did i know that twentyfive years would pass before a book of mine would be published. Crash is a really intriguing character, but hes also really real. In between, its the story of a boy who has lost his mother and wants her back, and a girl who has a mother and moves out to. Jerry spinelli talks about his own childhood and what influenced him to create zinkoff the lead character in his bestselling book, loser. He married fellow childrens book author, eileen mesi, in 1977. Jerry spinelli is the author of over fifteen immensely popular books for young readers, including eggs, stargirl, space station seventh grade, newbery honor winner wringer, and maniac magee, winner of more than fifteen state childrens book awards in addition to the newbery medal.
See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. From the moment he comes home from work, briefcase in hand, this dad is ready to spend quality time with the young narrator, whether it means jumping into the parked car together for a pretend trip to kalamazoo, playing hide and seek. His wellknown books include his space station seventh grade 1982, the 1991 newbery medal winning maniac magee, the newbery honor. Designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. Spinelli answers questions from students from around the country.
He is best known for maniac magee, stargirl and wringer. The only jerry spinelli book made into a movie so far is maniac magee. Spinellis writing concerns controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and homelessness, while accurately and humorously depicting adolescents. Transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli teachervision. Actually, there was no particular inspiration it was time to start a new book, and i thought id like to write a book about a kid who was a hero to other kids. Dont miss the sequel, love, stargirl, and jerry spinellis latest novel, the wardens daughter, about another girl who cant help but stand out. Author bio jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. Along the way i married another childrens writer, eileen spinelli, and from our six kids have come a. Stargirl by jerry spinelli, maniac magee by jerry spinelli, love, stargirl by jerry spinelli, loser by jerry spinelli, a. Since then, he has written over fifteen novels for adolescents, about adolescence. Jeffrey and molly, who are always fighting, have been especially helpful. Eggs by jerry spinelli is in the top ten quirky kids books. Jerry spinelli is well known for weaving both the joys and struggles of. The collection includes manuscripts 19612003 as well as other.
This is the main theme in jerry spinellis latest offering, stargirl. The way the veiwpoint characters mind works, the way a popular teenage boys mind works, is something i never thought much about. Theres a girl in my hammerlock trumpet club special edition by jerry spinelli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Nov, 2001 in this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. A modernday classic and new york times bestseller from newbery medalist jerry spinelli. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life.
He came into this world named jeffrey lionel magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name. Satterfield elementary school or monroe middle school. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania is a noted childrens author, specializing on novels written for and about early adolescence. It started with eggsnineyearold david on his way to an easter egg hunt with his grandmother, yearold primrose living in an old dodge van egged by local teenagers.
He attended gettysburg college and johns hopkins university. His novel, maniac magee, had just won the 1991 newbery medal. Wringer, a musical adaptation of jerry spinellis book. Jan 24, 2011 jerry spinelli still remembers the sunday night when he was awakened by a phone call. His wife, eileen, is also a writer of childrens books. The setting is in pennsylvania on a culdesac with fourteen houses. Crash comes from great history of a great navy cook. The characters all have great personalities and backgrounds. I think yellow is your favorite color because everything in the book is yellow like the field day team is yellow,the button is yellow,and the yellow bucket. Crash came out of his desire to include the beloved penn relays of his home state of pennsylvania in a book, while maniac magee is set in a fictional town based on his own hometown. Stargirl movie tiein edition by jerry spinelli, paperback. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood.
Maniac magee, winner of more than fifteen state childrens book awards in addition to the newbery award. Love, stargirl by jerry spinelli is such a beautifully written novel. Maniac magee, since he thinks that it explains quite alot of things that occured during his childhood asked in stargirl. She captures leo borlock s heart with just one smile. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. My personal favorite is space station seventh grade. Jun 01, 2007 it started with eggsnineyearold david on his way to an easter egg hunt with his grandmother, yearold primrose living in an old dodge van egged by local teenagers.
I love reading book dedications because they give me a hint about the. When stargirl caraway enters leo borlocks life, her impact is both disturbing and permanent. Crash by newberry medalist jerry spinelli is a highly recommended book. Jerry spinelli collection by jerry spinelli goodreads. Growing up, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball. And while it may be naive of me to say, im going to say it anyway, i think eggs is a masterpiece. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of stargirl, stargirl. A sequel love, stargirl was released on august 14, 2007. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. I loved the comedy, drama and adventure that these 4 sixth graders go through. Jerry spinelli book report project by rita shuster on prezi. I guess that would be my first published book, space station seventh grade. In between, its the story of a boy who has lost his mother and wants her back, and a girl who has a mother and moves out to get away from.
Jerry spinelli is the author of over twentyfive immensely popular books for young readers, including eggs. Jerry spinelli our favorite authors lamberts class. Jerry spinelli is currently considered a single author. Jerry spinelli began writing when he was 16 not much older than the hero of his book maniac magee. Spinelli was already a celebrated childrens author by the time the book was written and it met with critical success, being lauded for its message of nonconformity. Jul 25, 2017 jerry spinelli writes some of the best books for middle grade students. My favorite shadow subject is elements of nothingness. At first, i really had a hard time trying to appreciate h. Author jerry spinelli answers questions from students about his school daze series, his other books, and how. Apr 12, 2016 wringer, jerry spinellis awardwinning 1997 childrens novel, is suspenseful, poignant and sometimes disturbing. Mar 15, 2014 jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal, and stargirl a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. Parts of this book that others may find odd or boring, i probably loved. Readers see his life in his autobiography knots in my yoyo string, as well as in his fiction. If i had to pick a favorite picture book it would be when you are happy.
Jerry spinelli s first published novel was space station seventh grade 1982. Stargirl is a young adult novel by the writer jerry spinelli that was published in the year 2000. Spinelli was born in norristown, pennsylvania, and currently resides in phoenixville, pennsylvania. My all time favorite movie and one of my alltime novels. Jerry spinellis first published novel was space station seventh grade 1982. Jerry spinelli primary author only author division. Spinelli first decided he wanted to become a writer at the age of 16, when his high school football team won a big game.
Jerry spinelli at library of congress authorities, with 31 catalog records. Jerry spinelli on his latest book, the wardens daughter brightly. Crash is recommended because of the setting the book takes place. After his high school football team won a big game, his classmates ran cheering through the streets all except spinelli, who went home and wrote a poem about the victory. Loser, by jerry spinelli, is one of my favorite fiction novels. Dont tell the state ofoops, almost told you what state im living in.
What is jerry spinellis favorite book that he has written. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal, and stargirl, a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000. For in the sequel, i was able to understand more about its main character named stargirl caraway. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. He published his first book for kids, space station seventh grade, in 1982. This board is all about how to use spinelli s books in the classroom, from eggs to stargirl.
Along the way i married another childrens writer, eileen spinelli, and from our six kids have come a number of stories. Jerry spinelli has 82 books on goodreads with 834659 ratings. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an author of childrens novels on adolescence and early adulthood. Jerry spinelli books, author biography, and reading level. Even now as an adult, theres something refreshing about returning to a jerry spinelli book, and i only mention this early on, in part, as a warning. Jerry spinelli books biography and list of works author. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Cammie oreilly lives at the hancock county prisonnot as a prisoner, shes the wardens daughter. Designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmasterwebmaster. Stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirls character and the novels overall message of nonconformity.
It was on nickelodeon and starred michael angarano sky high, forbidden kingdom. Jerry spinelli books list of books by author jerry spinelli. Their neighborhood includes their house, poppys house, devons park, and much more. Jerry spinelli biography cliffsnotes study guides book. Wringer, jerry spinellis awardwinning 1997 childrens novel, is suspenseful, poignant and sometimes disturbing. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy. Spinelli s writing concerns controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and homelessness, while accurately and humorously depicting adolescents. At the age of 16, his love of sports inspired him to compose. Jerry spinelli book report project by rita shuster plot setting jerry spinelli the main setting is jake and lilys neighborhood. The upside is that hes an utterly loveable hero, and theres so much to discuss here that a family, or a class, could spend days talking it over, which is why its already a favorite with discussion groups. Jerrys favorite book as a kid was babar the elephant. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, an ala top ten best books for young adults award winner, and a publishers weekly best book of the year. Book in excellent conditionlight edgewear front cover, otherwise perfect.
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