Jerry Spinelli
Jerry Spinelli is an American author known for his contributions to children's and young adult literature. His notable works include "Stargirl," "Maniac Magee," "Milkweed," "Loser," "Smiles to Go," and "The Library Card," which often explore themes of individuality and resilience. Spinelli's writing has earned him various awards, including the Newbery Medal for "Maniac Magee."
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Books by Jerry Spinelli
7 books available
Milkweed
by Jerry Spinelli
4.0(25,181)
A nameless orphan in Nazi-occupied Warsaw navigates the brutal streets, initially dreaming of becoming a Nazi, only to discover the harrowing truth of his identity and the desperate need to become 'nobody' to survive the Holocaust.
The Library Card
by Jerry Spinelli
3.4(3,046)
Four different kids find their lives changed by a mysterious blue library card that offers a journey through their pasts and into unimagined futures.
Stargirl
by Jerry Spinelli
3.8(296,407)
A ukulele-strumming, rat-toting free spirit named Stargirl upends the quiet conformity of an Arizona high school, teaching one shy boy the exhilarating, painful truth about individuality and first love amidst the fickle tides of popularity.
Loser
by Jerry Spinelli
3.7(18,712)
Donald Zinkoff, a boy who doesn't notice his own quirks, shows that genuine individuality and a joyful spirit can make an ordinary 'loser' into an unexpected hero.
Smiles to Go
by Jerry Spinelli
3.8(4,874)
A science-obsessed teen confronts life's unpredictability, love, and loss amidst the chaos of adolescence and the cosmos.
Eggs
by Jerry Spinelli
3.7(3)
A grieving boy and a cynical girl, both grappling with absent parents, forge an unlikely and tumultuous friendship that cracks open their defenses and helps them piece together their fractured worlds.
Maniac Magee
by Jerry Spinelli
3.9(116,862)
An orphaned boy with a knack for legendary feats and an aversion to standing still runs into a racially divided town, inadvertently weaving himself into its fabric and challenging its deep-seated prejudices.