New Releases by JERRY SPINELLI

Un mercoledì all'anno, ogni allievo di terza media riceve una tessera con il nome di un adolescente scomparso in un incidente e una camicia di colore nero: da quando la indossa è un'altra persona. È invisibile. Bruco, però, già ogni giorno si sente così. Chiuso nel suo bozzolo, percorre invisibile il mondo, standosene in disparte a guardare da bordo campo. Sono gli eventi a dare energia alla sua vita, e di solito questi sono messi in moto dal suo migliore amico, Eddie, che è tutto ciò che lui non è: attraente, popolare, atletico... un capo nato. Quando però gli viene assegnata la tessera di Becca Finch, e lei appare misteriosamente sul suo banco di scuola in pigiama e pantofole color lampone, tutto cambia. Bruco capirà che, nonostante indossi sempre un orologio per tenere il tempo sotto controllo, questo gli sta sfuggendo di mano. E grazie a Becca troverà la fiducia in se stesso che lo riporterà in vita. Un romanzo speciale e profondo, in cui i mondi di un ragazzo timido e di una ragazza che non c'è più si scontrano... e cambiano per sempre.

Picnics! Singing! Fireworks! It's time to celebrate the best day of all--the Fourth of July! Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli and award-winning illustrator Larry Day join forces to celebrate America's birthday, the Fourth of July. A responsible little boy who's eager to do his part wakes up joyful and ready to celebrate his favorite day of all. But there's a lot of work to do--pies to be baked, deviled eggs to be filled--and the boy has lots of jobs to complete before he can enjoy the fun . . . the world's best picnic! Face painting! A band concert! And then, after what seems like the longest wait ever . . . he can kick back and enjoy the fireworks with the rest of the country. This delicious and spirited book celebrates small town America and is full of nostalgia for times gone by, yet absolutely of the moment.

In segno di rispetto per i sentimenti degli studenti, il primo giorno di scuola lo scuolabus dovrebbe avvicinarsi lentamente, quasi strisciando. È così che la pensa Sunny. Ci sale anche Eddie, ma per farlo scendere sarà necessario che il preside Brimlow e l'aspirante scrittrice Salem vadano a tirarlo giù. E pensare che anche per il preside è il primo giorno di scuola! E deve ancora incontrare il famigerato Pepe Johnson...

Lui è innamorato e passa buona parte del suo tempo a farsi bello, mentre lei pensa solo allo sport Anche se sono fratello e sorella, Megin e Greg non potrebbero essere più diversi, e tra loro non tarda a scoppiare una guerra all'ultimo, perfido scherzo, sotto lo sguardo disincantato del fratellino più piccolo. Ma in poco tempo la situazione precipita

The Newbery Medalist and New York Times -bestselling author of Stargirl delivers a "snappy account of the woes and joys of junior high" ( Publishers Weekly ). Sibling rivalry at its finest! Whether it''s on the hockey ice, at school, or at home, Greg and Megin just can''t seem to get along. She calls him Grosso, he calls her Megamouth. They battle with donuts, cockroaches, and hair. Will it take a tragedy for them to realize how much they actually care for each other? "Spinelli keeps things very light most of the way through, shading into more serious feelings—with considerable finesse—only at the end . . . bright, personable, and reasonably lifelike—with nice average kids, unusually low-key/amusing parents, and a sure balance between farce and sentiment." — Kirkus Reviews "With a sure ear for adolescent dialogue . . . the author has again succeeded in creating a lively, absorbing novel." — The Horn Book "In smooth narrative style peppered with crisp and witty dialogue, Spinelli captures with amazing accuracy the . . . intense rivalry that often occurs between siblings." — School Library Journal

A Newbery Medal winning modern classic about a racially divided small town and a boy who runs. Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee might have lived a normal life if a freak accident hadn''t made him an orphan. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to run--and not just run away, but run. This is where the myth of Maniac Magee begins, as he changes the lives of a racially divided small town with his amazing and legendary feats.

This Father''s Day show dad how much you care with this gift-book celebrating the moments you share! 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.

Ever since they were Snotsippers, Jack and the girl have fought, until one day she steals his bike and as he and the Amigos try to recover it, Jack realizes that he is growing up and must eventually leave the "goodlands and badlands of Hokey Pokey."

A fast, fun, friendship read from the Newbery-award winning author of , Maniac Magee. Fourth graders are tough. They aren''t afraid of spiders. They say no to their moms. They push first graders off the swings. And they never, ever cry.Suds knows that now that he''s in fourth grade, he''s supposed to be a rat. But whenever he tries to act like one, something goes wrong. Can Suds''s friend Joey teach him to toughen up...or will Suds remain a fourth grade wimp?

The long-awaited prequel to the bestseller FOURTH GRADE RATSGeorge, aka "Suds," has just entered third grade, and he''s heard the rhyme about "first grade babies/second grade cats/third grade angels/fourth grade rats," but what does this mean for his school year? It means that his teacher, Mrs. Simms, will hold a competition every month to see which student deserves to be awarded "the halo" - which student is best-behaved, kindest to others, and, in short, perfect. Suds is determined to be the first to earn the halo, but he''s finding the challenge of always being good to be more stressful than he had anticipated. Does he have to be good even outside of school? (Does he have to be nice to his annoying little sister?) And if Mrs. Simms doesn''t actually see him doing a good deed, does it even count?A warm, funny return to elementary school from master storyteller Spinelli.

A stunning novel of the Holocaust from Newbery Medalist, Jerry Spinelli. And don''t miss the author''s highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday! He''s a boy called Jew. Gypsy. Stopthief. Filthy son of Abraham. He''s a boy who lives in the streets of Warsaw. He''s a boy who steals food for himself, and the other orphans. He''s a boy who believes in bread, and mothers, and angels. He''s a boy who wants to be a Nazi, with tall, shiny jackboots of his own-until the day that suddenly makes him change his mind. And when the trains come to empty the Jews from the ghetto of the damned, he''s a boy who realizes it''s safest of all to be nobody. Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli takes us to one of the most devastating settings imaginable-Nazi-occupied Warsaw during World War II-and tells a tale of heartbreak, hope, and survival through the bright eyes of a young Holocaust orphan.

When I grow up, what shall I be? This exuberant book offers up everything from a paper plane folder to a puppy dog holder, from a silly joke teller to a snowball smoother. Newbery-Award winning author Jerry Spinelli''s simple and charming rhymes are accompanied by internationally-renowned illustrator Jimmy Liao''s vibrant and fantastical illustrations. This book is an imaginative joyride about hopes and dreams, and a reminder of all the possibilities life has to offer. So, what do you want to be? Remember--you can be anything!

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.

Mourning the loss of his mother, nine-year-old David forms an unlikely friendship with independent, quirky thirteen-year-old Primrose, as the two help each other deal with what is missing in their lives

Will Tuppence's life has always been ruled by science and common sense, but in ninth grade, shaken up by the discovery that protons decay, he begins to see the entire world differently and gains new perspective on his relationships with his little sister and two closest friends.

The New York Times bestselling sequel to Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli’s modern-day classic Stargirl, now an original film on Disney+! And don''t miss the author''s highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday! Love, Stargirl picks up a year after Stargirl ends and reveals the new life of the beloved character who moved away so suddenly at the end of Stargirl. The novel takes the form of "the world''s longest letter," in diary form, going from date to date through a little more than a year''s time. In her writing, Stargirl mixes memories of her bittersweet time in Mica, Arizona, with involvements with new people in her life. In Love, Stargirl, we hear the voice of Stargirl herself as she reflects on time, life, Leo, and - of course - love. “Spinelli is a poet of the prepubescent. . . . No writer guides his young characters, and his readers, past these pitfalls and challenges and toward their futures with more compassion.” —The New York Times

Donald gaat graag naar school en de andere kinderen vinden hem dus onuitstaanbaar. Als hij een held blijkt te zijn, verandert dat.

For use in teaching literature to high school students.

la quatrième de couverture indique : Palmer Larue va mal. Pourtant ce sont les grandes vacances et la Fête de la Famille va bientôt commencer. Une semaine de réjouissances dont le moment fort est la Foire aux Pigeons. ce jour-là, les meilleures gâchettes des environs se retrouvent pour exterminer le maximum de volatiles. Et les garçons de plus de dix ans sont chargés d'étrangler les oiseaux blessés. Si Palmer larue va mal, c'est précisément parce qu'il vient d'avoir dix ans, et depuis son plus jeune âge, il tremble à l'idée de devenir à son tour "étrangleur". mais quand votre propre père a remporté le trophée du Meilleur Tireur et qu'on vient d'être admis dans la bande de "Cassoulet", le caïd de Waymer, difficile de jouer les hommelettes.

Ever since her family moved to Aunt Sally''s farm, Tooter''s known that farm life is definitely not for her. There''s no pizzeria for miles, her nearest neighbor is a dumb boy, and even her own pet chicken hates her! So Tooter decides to show everyone what she''s made of by winning the blue ribbon at the County Fair''s goat show. Now all she has to do is keep her little brother--and his paint brush--away from her prize goat!

The lives of four young people in different circumstances are changed by their encounters with books. Four humorous, poignant stories about how books changed the lives of several youngsters.

This Italian-American Newbery Medalist presents a humorous account of his childhood and youth in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Thirteen-year-old Maisie joins her school''s formerly all-male wrestling team and tries to last through the season, despite opposition from other students, her best friend, and her own teammates.

Four friends discover ways to fit in at school during the football season.