Jerry Spinelli is celebrated for his masterful portrayal of childhood and adolescence. Drawing deeply from his own youthful experiences and memories, his narratives often explore pivotal moments that shape young lives. Spinelli's writing is marked by its raw honesty and profound empathy as he delves into the feelings and challenges faced by his characters. Through his stories, he offers readers timeless lessons on courage, friendship, and the journey of self-discovery.
The narrative captures the joyous spirit of the Fourth of July, filled with picnics, singing, and fireworks. It invites readers to experience the excitement and festivities associated with this patriotic holiday, highlighting the communal celebrations and traditions that bring people together in a vibrant display of national pride.
Can playing dead bring you back to life? Maybe on Dead Wednesday… On this day the worlds of a shy boy and a gone girl collide, and the connection they make will change them both forever. A brilliant new novel from the Newbery Medal winner and author of the New York Times bestseller Stargirl. "Jerry Spinelli has created another middle grade masterpiece." —BookPage, starred review On Dead Wednesday, every eighth grader in Amber Springs is assigned the name and identity of a teenager who died a preventable death in the past year. The kids don black shirts and for the whole day everyone in town pretends they're invisible—as if they weren't even there. The adults think it will make them contemplate their mortality. The kids know it's a free pass to get away with anything. Worm Tarnauer feels invisible every day. He's perfectly happy being the unnoticed sidekick of his friend Eddie. So he's not expecting Dead Wednesday to feel that different. But he didn't count on being assigned Becca Finch (17, car crash). And he certainly didn't count on Becca showing up to boss him around! Letting this girl into his head is about to change everything. This is the story of the unexpected, heartbreaking, hilarious, truly epic day when Worm Tarnauer discovers his own life.
Exploring the whimsical imagination of a young boy, the narrative delves into his dreams of various future occupations. With a playful tone, he considers a range of creative and unconventional jobs, from folding paper airplanes to more humorous roles like tin-can kicker. This charming journey captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.
Per Schizzo Morton ritrovarsi in quarta significa dover diventare grande, come gli spiega Joey, il suo piú caro amico. I bambini della scuola sanno che si cresce superando stadi ben definiti, lo dice anche una nota cantilena: "In prima mocciosi! In seconda gatti! In terza angeli! In quarta ratti!". Joey, quindi, è convinto che "comportarsi da ratto" sia l'unico modo per affermare la propria personalità: le prove di "coraggio" sono la palestra in cui tenta di allenare anche il timido Morton.
How scared can you get in only 30 seconds? Dare to find out with 'Half-Minute Horrors', a collection of deliciously terrifying ultra-short tales and creepy illustrations by a selection of writers and illustrators.
Mourning the loss of his mother, nine-year-old David forms an unlikely friendship with independent, quirky thirteen-year-old Primrose, as the two help each other deal with what is missing in their lives.
Still moping months after being dumped by her Arizona boyfriend Leo, fifteen-year-old Stargirl, a home-schooled free spirit, writes "the world's longest letter" to Leo, describing her new life in Pennsylvania.
This is the true story of Jews and Gypsies in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. But it is also the story of a street orphan who survives on quick thinking schemes to find food: who believes in bread, mothers and angels. A tragic but beautiful account through the eyes of the innocent.
»Wieder ein Spinelli, der durch seine atmosphärische Dichte beeindruckt und den man einfach gelesen haben muss!« Bulletin Jugend & Literatur Eigentlich heißt Crash John, aber das haben alle längst vergessen. Denn Crash rennt alles und jeden über den Haufen „Ÿ nicht nur beim Football. Lediglich Penn, der so friedliebend ist, dass er sich weigert mit Wasserpistolen zu schießen, nennt ihn John. Und bringt Crash damit gewaltig auf die Palme. Aber an Penn prallen alle Gemeinheiten ab, schlimmer noch: Er freundet sich nicht nur mit Crashs Schwester, sondern auch noch mit seiner coolen Mitschülerin Jane an …
I can’t wait for my daddy to come home from work. There are so many things to do! In a loving tribute to fathers and sons, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli and New Yorker artist Seymour Chwast join talents to celebrate the very best moment of the day: when daddy comes home.
