Jerry Spinelli

7 summariesChildren's, Young Adult, Romance

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

Stargirl
Jerry Spinelli
3.8 (296k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
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.
Maniac Magee
Jerry Spinelli
3.9 (117k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
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.
Milkweed
Jerry Spinelli
4.0 (25k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
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.
Loser
Jerry Spinelli
3.7 (19k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
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
Jerry Spinelli
3.8 (5k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A science-obsessed teen confronts life's unpredictability, love, and loss amidst the chaos of adolescence and the cosmos.
The Library Card
Jerry Spinelli
3.4 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Four different kids find their lives changed by a mysterious blue library card that offers a journey through their pasts and into unimagined futures.
Eggs
Jerry Spinelli
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.