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. Since publishing his first book, space station seventh grade, in 1982, jerry has written over 30 novels for young readers, including newbery medalwinning maniac magee, new york times bestseller stargirl, and newbery honor book wringer. What is the occupation of andrews dad in the book loser by jerry spinelli. Once again, newbery medalwinning author jerry spinelli uses great wit and humor to create the unique story of zinkoff as he travels from first through sixth grades. 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. Asked who his favorite author is, jerry answered without hesitation. His latest novel, stargirl, was a new york times bestseller and. Hokey pokey is the name of a magical universe where kids are in charge with no. I loved the plot, and the message that the author was trying to convey.
Jerry spinelli books list of books by author jerry spinelli. 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. I guess that would be my first published book, space station seventh grade. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000 stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirls character and the novels overall message of nonconformity. He becomes a local legend for feats of athleticism and helpfulness, and his ignorance of sharp racial boundaries in the town. He was born in norristown, pa, usa, february 1, 1941. American author of childrens and youngadult novels, jerry spinelli was born on february 1, 1941, in norristown, pennsylvania, united states of america. Maniac magee is a novel written by american author jerry spinelli and published in 1990. That would be his wife, eileen spinelli, herself a prolific author. He is best known for maniac magee, stargirl and wringer.
Transcript of authors live with jerry spinelli teachervision. My favorite of her books is somebody loves you, mr. These, i believe, help give you the real image and feel of the book, although sometimes they do seem a little out of place. When i was growing up, i didnt have much choice of favorite authors because i didnt read very much. Spinelli first decided he wanted to become a writer at the age of 16, when his high school football team won a big game. Growing up, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball. The book maniac magee by jerry spinelli is about a runaway boy that discovers new friends and the world. Cammie oreilly is the wardens daughter, living in an apartment above th. It was on nickelodeon and starred michael angarano sky high, forbidden kingdom. Jerry spinelli is an american author who wrote children, teen and early adult novels. Love, stargirl by jerry spinelli is such a beautifully written novel. Exploring themes of racism and inequality, it follows the story of an orphan boy looking for a home in the fictional town of two mills. In sum, our customers were thrilled to welcome the spinellis.
Stargirl is as real as hope, as real as possibility, as real as the best in human nature. Jeffrey and molly, who are always fighting, have been especially helpful. Now, imagine you got that name because when you were five you tackled your little cousin into a snow bank. It takes him about a month to a year to write a book. Book in excellent conditionlight edgewear front cover, otherwise perfect.
Maniac magee by jerry spinelli, maniac is a boy who had parents that died so maniac is homeless. Read her childrens picture book, when you are happy. Jerry spinelli also writes the book in an interesting format. Wringer 2004 read online free book by jerry spinelli in. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday be replaced with hero. Going from the east end to the west end he meets different people like mars bars, amanda, and john mcnab.
His latest book, hokey pokey, is one of our favorites. 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. Most kids love his novel maniac magee, a book we think is a must read. The book was published in 1922 and was written by margaret williams. From newbery medalist jerry spinelli maniac magee, stargirl comes the story of a girl searching for happiness inside the walls of a prison. In this town there is segregation so maniac crosses the line trying to find a home. We met author jerry spinelli when he was in manhattan recently. Their six children have given jerry spinelli a plethora of clever material for his writing. 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. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. Written by jerry spinelli, audiobook narrated by mandy siegfried. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone else. This book is about twin popsicles, bonomos turkish taffy, hightop keds, and a plaid cumberbund.
What is jerry spinellis favorite book that he has written. For in the sequel, i was able to understand more about its main character named stargirl caraway. From newbery medalist jerry spinelli maniac magee, stargirl comes the knockout story of a girl who must come to terms with her mothers death from inside the walls of a prison. 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. Jul 25, 2017 jerry spinelli writes some of the best books for middle grade students. At first, i really had a hard time trying to appreciate h. Stargirl is a touching and thoughtful book, a celebration of individualism and a condemnation of the kind of society that would stifle it. It was a decent book and i especially recommend this to girls. Jerry spinelli has 82 books on goodreads with 835392 ratings. A comprehensive database of jerry spinelli quizzes online, test your knowledge with jerry spinelli quiz questions. Jerry spinelli was the first born of two sons born to louis spinelli and lorna mae bigler spinelli on february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania, on the outskirts of philadelphia. Cammie oreilly lives at the hancock county prisonnot as a prisoner, shes the wardens daughter. Find out more about the life and career of popular childrens book author jerry spinelli, who has written numerous novels, including maniac magee, at.
The old man on the bench, for example, made her cry. I loved the concept and jerry spinelli s cast of characters leap right off the page at you. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania is a noted childrens author, specializing on novels written for and about early adolescence. Maniac ends up on the wrong side of town and meets some people that will change his life. Designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. Jerry spinelli, stargirl 1 likes what she saw, she felt. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. 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. 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. Spinellis childhood in norristownfull of sports, races, bicycles, yoyos, girls, and comicswould provide the whimsical backdrop to and the inspiration for. My favorite part of the book is when maniac is trying to find a home. The door of many colours put her in such a snit of curiosity that i had to drag her away.
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. Our online jerry spinelli trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top jerry spinelli quizzes. I love reading book dedications because they give me a hint about the personal side of an author. He prefers what he terms realistic fiction and jerry spinelli is one of his favorite authors. The only jerry spinelli book made into a movie so far is maniac magee. Jerry spinelli books, author biography, and reading level. January 4, 20 in jerry spinellis latest book, the hokey pokey is much more than a childrens song and dance. The book babar the elephant was spinellis favorite book as a child. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Jerry spinelli began writing when he was 16 not much older than the hero of his book maniac magee.
Jerry spinelli is well known for weaving both the joys and struggles of growing up into his hugely popular books for kids. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. It is considered a childrens classic in literature. Loser, by jerry spinelli, is one of my favorite fiction novels. Jerrys favorite book as a kid was babar the elephant. Along the way i married another childrens writer, eileen spinelli, and from our six kids have come a number of stories. His wife, eileen, is also a writer of childrens books. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. He attended gettysburg college and johns hopkins university. While writing, spinelli likes to wear comfortable jeans, moccasins, and a flannel shirt.
The dedication in the book stargirl includes eileen, loren, and sonny liston, the fighter. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal. In friends, kathys favorite book is called the velveteen rabbit. 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 born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature. My favorite author now is eileen spinelli, who happens to live in my house here.
This board is all about how to use spinellis books in the classroom, from eggs to stargirl. Milkweed was a fantastic book, and i recommend it to people of all ages. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. My personal favorite is space station seventh grade. Like some of his other titles, this one is about finding your true self and identifying your real friends. I wish i were more outrageous, less predictable, more unrealistic. Jerry spinelli wrote 23 books, but nobody liked the first four, so only 19 have been published. This second book in the series is so much different from the first one. Im lucky enough to be the first one to read her books.
603 1467 2 44 376 1092 827 450 1016 348 602 178 579 796 749 879 1431 183 499 517 1220 980 1422 674 1408 1100 1558 856 897 866 793 944 1409 375 554 1058 127 1500 730 1036 1210 65 1117 493 477