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Jerry Spinelli

    1 februari 1941

    Jerry Spinelli staat bekend om zijn meesterlijke portrettering van jeugd en adolescentie. Zijn verhalen putten diep uit zijn eigen jeugdervaringen en herinneringen, en verkennen vaak cruciale momenten die het leven van jongeren vormgeven. Spinelli's schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door rauwe eerlijkheid en diepgaande empathie bij het aanpakken van de gevoelens en uitdagingen waarmee zijn personages worden geconfronteerd. Door zijn verhalen biedt hij lezers tijdloze lessen over moed, vriendschap en de reis van zelfontdekking.

    Jerry Spinelli
    Stargirl
    My Fourth of July
    Maniac Magee
    I Can Be Anything!
    Milkweed
    Tooter Pepperday
    • Hating to leave her familiar surroundings, Tooter resorts to sabotage when her family moves from their suburban home to Aunt Sally's farm

      Tooter Pepperday
    • Milkweed

      • 272bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen
      4,0(28411)Tarief

      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.

      Milkweed
    • I Can Be Anything!

      • 20bladzijden
      • 1 uur lezen
      3,7(7)Tarief

      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.

      I Can Be Anything!
    • After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe and inspire everyone around him

      Maniac Magee
    • My Fourth of July

      • 40bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen
      3,8(152)Tarief

      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.

      My Fourth of July
    • She's as magical as the desert sky. As mysterious as her own name. Nobody knows who she is or where she's from. But everyone loves her for being different. And she captures Leo's heart with just one smile. STARGIRL is a classic of our time that celebrates being true to ourselves and the thrill of first love. A life-changing read that touches souls of all ages.

      Stargirl
    • Love, Stargirl

      • 274bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen
      3,8(782)Tarief

      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.

      Love, Stargirl
    • Loser

      • 224bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen
      3,8(19963)Tarief

      Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself.

      Loser
    • 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.

      My daddy and me