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. Jul 25, 2017 jerry spinelli writes some of the best books for middle grade students. What is jerry spinellis favorite book that he has written. He married fellow childrens book author, eileen mesi, in 1977. Jerry spinelli is well known for weaving both the joys and struggles of. Satterfield elementary school or monroe middle school. She captures leo borlock s heart with just one smile. A complete transcript of the premier showing of authors live, with newbery awardwinning author jerry spinelli. Stargirl movie tiein edition by jerry spinelli, paperback.
His wellknown books include his space station seventh grade 1982, the 1991 newbery medal winning maniac magee, the newbery honor. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000. 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. Along the way i married another childrens writer, eileen spinelli, and from our six kids have come a. 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. Love, stargirl by jerry spinelli is such a beautifully written novel. Apr 12, 2016 wringer, jerry spinellis awardwinning 1997 childrens novel, is suspenseful, poignant and sometimes disturbing. Parents need to know that the main character is a goodhearted kid who endures cruel treatment from his classmates for being a loser. Designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmasterwebmaster. 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. And it ends, almost, with a sunrise beautiful and smooth as a painted egg.
Jerry spinelli collection by jerry spinelli goodreads. I guess that would be my first published book, space station seventh grade. Designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. Spinellis writing concerns controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and homelessness, while accurately and humorously depicting adolescents. 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. The only jerry spinelli book made into a movie so far is maniac magee. Wringer, a musical adaptation of jerry spinellis book. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Jeffrey and molly, who are always fighting, have been especially helpful. His wife, eileen, is also a writer of childrens books. Spinelli s writing concerns controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and homelessness, while accurately and humorously depicting adolescents. He came into this world named jeffrey lionel magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen.
Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania is a noted childrens author, specializing on novels written for and about early adolescence. At the age of 16, his love of sports inspired him to compose. 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. 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. Jerrys favorite book as a kid was babar the elephant. 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.
If i had to pick a favorite picture book it would be when you are happy. Dont tell the state ofoops, almost told you what state im living in. Transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli teachervision. Shop the latest titles by jerry spinelli at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. In 1990, spinelli debuted the awardwinning novel maniac magee. Spinellis hilarious books entertain both children and young adults.
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 biography cliffsnotes study guides book. I loved the comedy, drama and adventure that these 4 sixth graders go through. Jerry spinelli began writing when he was 16 not much older than the hero of his book maniac magee. Readers see his life in his autobiography knots in my yoyo string, as well as in his fiction.
Maniac magee, since he thinks that it explains quite alot of things that occured during his childhood asked in stargirl. Jerry spinelli books biography and list of works author. Little did i know that twentyfive years would pass before a book of mine would be published. A sequel love, stargirl was released on august 14, 2007. Jerry spinelli book report project by rita shuster on prezi.
Dont miss the sequel, love, stargirl, and jerry spinellis latest novel, the wardens daughter, about another girl who cant help but stand out. 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. Jerry spinelli s first published novel was space station seventh grade 1982. Crash by newberry medalist jerry spinelli is a highly recommended book. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone else. 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. Jerry spinelli is currently considered a single author. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. 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. 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. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. He attended gettysburg college and johns hopkins university. 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. This is the main theme in jerry spinellis latest offering, stargirl.
A modernday classic and new york times bestseller from newbery medalist jerry spinelli. This second book in the series is so much different from the first one. It was on nickelodeon and starred michael angarano sky high, forbidden kingdom. At first, i really had a hard time trying to appreciate h. The couple went on to have six children and more than twenty grandchildren. His novel, maniac magee, had just won the 1991 newbery medal. The setting is in pennsylvania on a culdesac with fourteen houses. Book in excellent conditionlight edgewear front cover, otherwise perfect. 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.
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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The characters all have great personalities and backgrounds. My all time favorite movie and one of my alltime novels. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. The way the veiwpoint characters mind works, the way a popular teenage boys mind works, is something i never thought much about. My personal favorite is space station seventh grade. From newbery medalist jerry spinelli maniac magee, stargirl comes the story of a girl searching for happiness inside the walls of a prison.
Eggs by jerry spinelli is in the top ten quirky kids books. 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. Jan 24, 2011 jerry spinelli still remembers the sunday night when he was awakened by a phone call. Jerry spinelli books, author biography, and reading level. Author jerry spinelli answers questions from students about his school daze series, his other books, and how. When stargirl caraway enters leo borlocks life, her impact is both disturbing and permanent. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. For in the sequel, i was able to understand more about its main character named stargirl caraway. Stargirl by jerry spinelli, maniac magee by jerry spinelli, love, stargirl by jerry spinelli, loser by jerry spinelli, a. Crash is a really intriguing character, but hes also really real. Jerry spinellis first published novel was space station seventh grade 1982. Along the way i married another childrens writer, eileen spinelli, and from our six kids have come a number of stories.
Spinelli was born in norristown, pennsylvania, and currently resides in phoenixville, pennsylvania. Author bio jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. Since then, he has written over fifteen novels for adolescents, about adolescence. Crash is recommended because of the setting the book takes place. He is best known for maniac magee, stargirl and wringer.
Cammie oreilly lives at the hancock county prisonnot as a prisoner, shes the wardens daughter. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. Jerry spinelli bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an author of childrens novels on adolescence and early adulthood. 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. Jerry spinelli our favorite authors lamberts class. He published his first book for kids, space station seventh grade, in 1982.
Jerry spinelli primary author only author division. 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. Stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirls character and the novels overall message of nonconformity. Parts of this book that others may find odd or boring, i probably loved. Maniac magee, winner of more than fifteen state childrens book awards in addition to the newbery award. Stargirl is a young adult novel by the writer jerry spinelli that was published in the year 2000. 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. And while it may be naive of me to say, im going to say it anyway, i think eggs is a masterpiece. Jerry spinelli book report project by rita shuster plot setting jerry spinelli the main setting is jake and lilys neighborhood. This book is about twin popsicles, bonomos turkish taffy, hightop keds, and a plaid cumberbund.
The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy. 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. Spinelli artfully portrays a character i initially felt i had nothing in common with, as a real person that i could relate to. I love reading book dedications because they give me a hint about the. Jerry spinelli has 82 books on goodreads with 834659 ratings. This board is all about how to use spinellis books in the classroom, from eggs to stargirl. Their neighborhood includes their house, poppys house, devons park, and much more. 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.
Jerry spinelli talks about his own childhood and what influenced him to create zinkoff the lead character in his bestselling book, loser. Loser, by jerry spinelli, is one of my favorite fiction novels. This board is all about how to use spinelli s books in the classroom, from eggs to stargirl. Crash comes from great history of a great navy cook. Jerry spinelli is the author of over twentyfive immensely popular books for young readers, including eggs. Jerry spinelli books list of books by author jerry spinelli. Wringer, jerry spinellis awardwinning 1997 childrens novel, is suspenseful, poignant and sometimes disturbing. My favorite shadow subject is elements of nothingness. Stargirl is a ukulelestrumming, plainfaced, costumedonning character that enters a cookiecutter student body at. Spinelli answers questions from students from around the country. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer.
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