Knots in My Yo-Yo String |
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| Authors: | Spinelli, Jerry |
| Genres: | Young Adult Fiction |
| Lexile: | 980, |
| Publisher: | Random House Children's Books |
| BISAC/Subject: | JNF053010, JNF007030, JNF053050 |
| ISBN: | 9780307486851, Related ISBNs: 0307486850, 0679887911, 0679987916, 9780307486851, 9780679887911 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 160, |
| Audience: | Children/juvenile |
Synopsis: Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli has penned his early autobiography with all the warmth, humor, and drama of his best-selling fiction.
"A master of those embarrassing, gloppy, painful, and suddenly wonderful things that happen on the razor's edge between childhood and full-fledged adolescence" (The Washington Post),
From first memories through high school, including first kiss, first punch, first trip to the principal's office, and first humiliating sports experience, this is not merely an account of a highly unusual childhood. Rather, like Spinelli's fiction, its appeal lies in the accessibility and universality of his life. Entertaining and fast-paced, this is a highly readable memoir-- a must-have for Spinelli fans of all ages.
"A master of those embarrassing, gloppy, painful, and suddenly wonderful things that happen on the razor's edge between childhood and full-fledged adolescence" (The Washington Post),
From first memories through high school, including first kiss, first punch, first trip to the principal's office, and first humiliating sports experience, this is not merely an account of a highly unusual childhood. Rather, like Spinelli's fiction, its appeal lies in the accessibility and universality of his life. Entertaining and fast-paced, this is a highly readable memoir-- a must-have for Spinelli fans of all ages.
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