Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal. In the form of letters to leo, written over the course of a year, this moving and lyrical book charts stargirls feelings as she comes to terms. The protagonist of part i of the library card is mongoose, a rather troubled twelveyearold boy who as the story opens, is busy shoplifting at the local minimart with his pal, weasel. Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. The noted novelist and childrens author jerry spinelli, born on the 1st february, 1941 at norristown in pennsylvania, united states, is best known for his specialized novels intended towards readers in their early adolescence.
The town celebrated and his fellow students raced through the streets, but jerry sneaked back home and marked the occasion in his own way. It shows the stress of the real world and trying to be cool or popular, and books, for the most part, show the underdog, the weakest, the hated, rise up above the world. Free crash worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Free crash study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Oct, 2009 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Crash by jerry spinelli overdrive rakuten overdrive. Jerry spinelli is the author of many immensely popular books for young readers, including eggs, stargirl, space station seventh grade, newbery honor book wringer, newbery award winner maniac magee, and the picture books mama seetons whistle and i can be anything.
If you have other read aloud suggestionsrequests or want to see other content from meet me in the middle. Growing up, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball. David has recently lost his mother to a freak accident, his salesman father is constantly on the road, and he is letting his anger out on his grandmother. Home jerry news events books teachers faqs email designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. Loser by jerry spinelli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Loser by jerry spinelli overdrive rakuten overdrive. If you have other read aloud suggestionsrequests or. Acquire 5, one for you, one for your next door neighbor, one for your pal, one for a stranger on the street. His other books include smiles to go, loser, space station seventh grade, who put that hair in my toothbrush. Jerry spinelli audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Diary of a teachers first year audiobook esme raji codell duration. John coogan is the narrator of crash and its main character. Books by jerry spinelli jerry spinelli average rating 3. Loser by jerry spinelli and steve buscemi audiobook. Print out copies of the loser literature circle questions printable for students. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen. Stargirl movie tiein edition audible audio edition. Hes been mowing down everything in his path since the time he could walk and penn webb, his dweeby, vegetableeating neighbor, is his favorite target. In the form of letters to leo, written over the course of a year, this moving and lyrical book charts stargirls feelings as she comes to terms with the loss of leo and starts to make new friends. After all, webbs not just a nerd, hes a cheerleader too. Stargirl audiobook jerry spinelli isbn 0440416779 no current copies separate tahtitytto spinelli, jerry. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just. Listen to stargirl movie tiein edition by jerry spinelli available from rakuten kobo. He lives in pennsylvania with his wife and fellow author, eileen. The most beautiful thing about this book is that the story takes place through the eyes of the bully, not the bullied. Designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. Crash takes place mostly over the course of johns seventh grade year, and the novel follows john on his journey of maturity from someone whose opinions, actions, and emotions are determined by his crash man personality into someone whose identity is driven by his own motivations. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Mar 03, 2009 listen to wringer audiobook by jerry spinelli. Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Jerry spinelli 1941 jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania is a noted childrens author, specializing on novels written for and about early adolescence. Jerry spinelli primary author only author division. Crash by jerry spinelli synopsis everybody knows crash coogan, seventhgrade sensation.
Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. In stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, newbery awardwinner jerry spinelli reveals the amazing possibilities lurking behind library doors. Jerry spinellis crash is a middle grade book that focuses on a bully named crash and the people who change his views on friendship. Jerry spinelli audiobooks download instantly today. She spends the mornings hanging out with shoplifters and reformed arsonists in the womens excercise yard. Listen to milkweed audiobook by jerry spinelli, narrated by ron rifkin.
Jerry spinelli discovered his calling in 1957 when his high school football team won a big game. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Newbery medalist jerry spinelli has penned his early autobiography with all the warmth, humor, and drama of his bestselling fiction. By awardwinning author jerry spinelli who continues the story of stargirl from the point after she has left leo behind in arizona. Nineyearold david has recently lost his mother to a freak accident, his salesman father is constantly on the road, and he is letting his anger out on his grandmother. Third grade angels by jerry spinelli ebook download epub. Expand product details when mongoose finds a blue library card hidden among the candy hes shoplifted, his friend weasel tosses the card away. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam.
His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his reallife experience as a father of six children. Jerry spinelli at library of congress authorities, with 31 catalog records. Use these questions and the activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading loser by jerry spinelli. Stargirl by jerry spinelli, maniac magee by jerry spinelli, love, stargirl by jerry spinelli, loser by jerry spinelli, a. He played for the green sox little league team in his hometown of norristown, pennsylvania, and dreamed of one day playing for the major leagues, preferably as shortstop for the new york yankees. He laughs easily, he likes people, he loves school, he tries to rescue lost girls in. Listen to loser by jerry spinelli, steve buscemi for free with a 30 day free trial. Challenge students comprehension of the novel with a variety of question styles and a final quiz. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Jerry spinellis imagination flew one night when one of his six children ate fried chicken that was being saved for the following day. After trial, get 1 audiobook and 2 audible originals each month. A modern classic from newbery medalist jerry spinelli. Isbn 9510271829 no current copies separate stargirl jerry spinelli isbn 03758756 no current copies separate stargirl jerry spinelli no current copies separate.
Jerry spinelli books list of books by author jerry spinelli. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Primrose lives with her unstable, childlike, fortuneteller mother, and the only evidence of the father she never knew is a framed picture. Loser jerry spinelli digital audiobook harpercollins publishers. Spinelli described this event, and the description eventually turned in to the story line for his first published novel entitled space station seventh grade. Regrettable this is a publication well worth the analysis, and not even the transition to the kindle sufficed to reduce little lunatic down. Sarcastic and bossy yearold primrose lives with her childlike, fortuneteller mother, and a framed picture is the only evidence. Stargirl movie tiein edition audiobook by jerry spinelli. Apr 23, 2014 this is the reading of jerry spinellis book, loser, the first 5 chapters. Jerry spinelli is currently considered a single author. Jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. Cammie oreilly lives at the hancock county prisonnot as a prisoner, shes the wardens daughter.
The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. The collection includes manuscripts 19612003 as well as other. This is the reading of jerry spinellis book, loser, the first 5 chapters. He is best known for maniac magee, stargirl and wringer. Jun 01, 2007 eggs is a quirky and moving audiobook about two very complicated, damaged children. This study guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of loser. His latest novel, stargirl, was a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Eggs is a quirky and moving audiobook about two very complicated, damaged children. Students describe zinkoffs selfimage as it appears in the novel. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. Crash ebook by jerry spinelli 9780307555397 rakuten kobo. His wellknown books include his space station seventh grade 1982, the 1991 newbery medal winning maniac magee, the newbery honorwinning 1998 novel wringer, the 2000. A master of those embarrassing, gloppy, painful, and suddenly wonderful things that happen on the razors edge between childhood and fullfledged adolescence the washington post.
Jerry spinelli has 66 books on goodreads with 838077 ratings. Take our free loser quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Donald zinkoff is one of the greatest kids you could ever hope to meet. Jerry spinelli books biography and list of works author. The library card by jerry spinelli part one chapters before you read the chapter.