Knots in My Yo-Yo String - Jerry Spinelli

Knots in My Yo-Yo String

By Jerry Spinelli

  • Release Date: 1998-04-28
  • Genre: Biographies for Kids
Score: 3.5
3.5
From 78 Ratings

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.

Reviews

  • Glad I read reviews

    1
    By Thanks, Mandy
    I was just about to get this book, then read the reviews, glad I did
  • Insulting to black people

    1
    By This thing is a waste of money
    He's " afraid of black kids?" More like "he's a bigot!" This book is just wrong!
  • So Boring!

    1
    By themusiccritic123
    This book is undesribely boring, I recommend you do not read this dull, unintersting book.
  • Love Jerry spinelli's books

    2
    By Rachael245000
    I love all of his book except this one I had to read it for school, it was pulling teeth 😔

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