If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. It was on nickelodeon and starred michael angarano sky high, forbidden kingdom. Hokey pokey is the name of a magical universe where kids are in charge with no. Jerry spinelli allows the reader to see the finer points in life, without dragging his reader in a touchfeely kind of story. Spinellis writing concerns controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and homelessness, while accurately and humorously depicting adolescents.
This was about 50% of all the recorded spinellis in the usa. The way the veiwpoint characters mind works, the way a popular teenage boys mind works, is something i never thought much about. Jerry spinellis imagination flew one night when one of his six children ate fried chicken that was being saved for the following day. Crash by jerry spinelli overdrive rakuten overdrive. Jerry spinelli is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. However, because it was about a thirteenyearold boy, adult book publishers didnt even want to see it. 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. He attended gettysburg college and johns hopkins university. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his reallife experience as a father of six children. The most spinelli families were found in the usa in 1920. Join facebook to connect with jerry spinelli and others you may know. His latest novel, stargirl, was a new york times bestseller and. Jerry spinelli biography cliffsnotes study guides book. Jerry spinelli s memoir, knots in my yoyo string, makes it clear that he has always had a knack for drawing attention to himself.
John coogan is the narrator of crash and its main character. It details the growth of donald zinkoff, who is branded a loser by his classmates due to his clumsiness, poor performance in school and athletics, and sometimes clueless enthusiasm. Growing up in norristown, pennsylvania, spinellis first claim to fame was that a local paper published a. But childrens publishers did and thats how, by accident, i became an author of books for kids. For the first several years they have been home babies zinkoff and the others fenced in by walls and backyard chainlink and, mostly, by the sound of mothers voice. New york had the highest population of spinelli families in 1880. Dont miss the sequel, love, stargirl, and jerry spinellis latest novel, the wardens daughter, about. Jerry spinelli was born on february 1st, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania. This week, on the 25th anniversary of jerry spinelli s maniac magee, its almost unreal how much.
Jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. This classic collection includes four of newbery awardwinning author jerry spinellis most popular books. His first childrens book, space station seventh grade, was published in the early 1980s. Jerry spinelli bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Since then, he has written over fifteen novels for adolescents, about adolescence.
Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal. Spinelli first decided he wanted to become a writer at the age of 16, when his high school football team won a big game. Spinelli follows him from early childhood through middle school. The only jerry spinelli book made into a movie so far is maniac magee. This novel engages all of my students so completely that i use it not only as a way to get them talking about the realities and challenges of peer pressure, but to allow them to demonstrate their understanding of reading strategies that theyve learned throughout the year. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jerry spinelli books online. Jerry spinelli primary author only author division. May 11, 2004 discover book depositorys huge selection of jerry spinelli books online.
Wringer, jerry spinellis awardwinning 1997 childrens novel, is suspenseful, poignant and sometimes disturbing. He published his first book for kids, space station seventh grade, in 1982. He is best known for maniac magee, stargirl and wringer. In maniac magee, why did most kids accept maniac but not the old man. Jerry spinelli books biography and list of works author of. Jerrys favorite book as a kid was babar the elephant. This was about 50% of all the recorded spinelli s in the usa. This board is all about how to use spinellis books in the classroom, from eggs to stargirl. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. His fifth novel was also intended for adults but became his first childrens book. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature. Crash takes place mostly over the course of johns seventh grade year, and the novel follows john on his journey of maturity from someone whose opinions, actions, and emotions are determined by his crash man personality into someone whose identity is driven by his own motivations. 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.
Donald has always dreamed of becoming a mailman like his father and finally in second grade he gets his chance to be one. Anthony spinelli in new jersey nj 19 records found. Jerry spinellis novel, loser, details the childhood of donald zinkoff, focusing on his life from the first through sixth grades. Donald has always dreamed of becoming a mailman like his father and finally in second. Apr 12, 2016 wringer, jerry spinellis awardwinning 1997 childrens novel, is suspenseful, poignant and sometimes disturbing. Because he is bigoted against white people, as some whites in the story are prejudiced against blacks. Jerry spinellis memoir, knots in my yoyo string, makes it clear that he has always had a knack for drawing attention to himself. When he was in second grade, he dressed up in a cowboy outfit one day and headed off to school, sporting golden cap pistols and spurs on his boots. When i was growing up, the first thing i wanted to be was a cowboy. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Loser is the story donald zinkoff as he moves from the first through the sixth grades. This work, space station seventh grade, was published in 1982. Spinelli artfully portrays a character i initially felt i had nothing in common with, as a real person that i could relate to. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. Then comes the day when they stand alone on their front steps, blinking and warming in the sun like pups of a new creation.
His wellknown books include his space station seventh grade 1982, the 1991 newbery medal winning maniac magee, the newbery honorwinning 1998 novel wringer, the 2000. At the age of 16, his love of sports inspired him to compose. In essence, it is the story of how winners and losers are created. This week, on the 25th anniversary of jerry spinellis maniac magee. I guess that would be my first published book, space station seventh grade. Eventually, what he wrote turned into his first published novel, space station seventh grade. 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. Jerry spinelli has 82 books on goodreads with 839923 ratings. May 01, 2018 this is the first jerry spinelli book that my third grade son read and it launched him into reading many other spinelli books such as maniac magee and wringer, also both excellent books. A modern classic from newbery medalist jerry spinelli. The spinelli family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1880 and 1920.
His wife, eileen, is also a writer of childrens books. Jerry spinellis maniac magee is 25 years old, and its. Jerry spinelli books, author biography, and reading level. Growing up in norristown, pennsylvania, spinellis first claim to fame was that a local paper published a poem he wrote about a hometown teams football victory.
Jerry spinellis first published novel was space station seventh grade 1982. In 1880 there were 3 spinelli families living in new york. May 12, 2015 it seems fitting to look back after 25 years at a childrens novel that is so much about memory. Jerry spinelli is currently considered a single author. Stargirl movie tiein edition by jerry spinelli, paperback. His latest novel, stargirl, was a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. Dont miss the sequel, love, stargirl, and jerry spinellis latest novel, the wardens daughter, about another girl who cant help but stand out. 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. We found 19 records for anthony spinelli in hawthorne, cranford and 28 other cities in new jersey. Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of. In 1990, spinelli debuted the awardwinning novel maniac magee. This board is all about how to use spinelli s books in the classroom, from eggs to stargirl. His fifth novel was also intended for adults, but became his first childrens book. Crash is a really intriguing character, but hes also really real.
Loser is a coming of age young adult novel first published in 2002 by american author jerry spinelli. Spinelli described this event, and the description eventually turned in to the story line for his first published novel entitled space station seventh grade. This book will make you and your child think deeply about how not every child will fit into the mold of what most kids and adults consider popular or. 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. Wringer, a musical adaptation of jerry spinellis book. It varies from book to book, but theres probably at least a little of me in each one. When spinelli was six years old, his family bought a house and moved to the other side of town. Boys will be drawn to this book because of the sports aspect, and the book is told from a guys point of view crash, of course. Jul 25, 2017 jerry spinelli writes some of the best books for middle grade students. The son of a typesetter, spinellis family lived in an apartment in front of a brewery for the first years of his life. Spinelli was born in norristown, pennsylvania, and currently resides in phoenixville, pennsylvania. In the early grades, zinkoff may be a little odd but his peers have not yet learned how and why to exclude certain children.
It seems fitting to look back after 25 years at a childrens novel that is so much about memory. Jerry spinelli began writing when he was 16 not much older than the hero of his book maniac magee. Jan 01, 2000 the way the veiwpoint characters mind works, the way a popular teenage boys mind works, is something i never thought much about. Transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli teachervision. Jerry s favorite book as a kid was babar the elephant.
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