| Knots in My Yo-Yo String: The Autobiography of a Kid Contributor(s): Spinelli, Jerry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0679887911 ISBN-13: 9780679887911 Publisher: Ember OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1998 Annotation: "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), Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli has penned his early autobiography with all the warmth, humor, and drama of his best-selling fiction. 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Literary - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Adolescence - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Emotions & Feelings |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 97030827 |
| Lexile Measure: 980 |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 5.54" W x 8.23" (0.29 lbs) 160 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 20119 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli has penned his early autobiography with all the warmth, humor, and drama of his best-selling fiction. And don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday! 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. |