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Jerry Spinelli (born February 1, 1941) is an American writer of children's novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. His novels include Maniac Magee, Stargirl, and Wringer.
Apr 6, 2016 · Find out more about the life and career of popular children's book author Jerry Spinelli, who has written numerous novels, including 'Maniac Magee,' at Biography.com.
Jerry Spinelli began writing when he was 16 — not much older than the hero of his book Maniac Magee. After his high school football team won a big game, his classmates ran cheering through the streets — all except Spinelli, who went home and wrote a poem about the victory.
Jun 30, 2000 · Somewhere in the midst of Stargirl's arrival and rise and fall, normal Leo Borlock has tumbled into love with her. In a celebration of nonconformity, Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the fleeting, cruel nature of popularity--and the thrill and inspiration of first love. Show more.
Stargirl is a young adult novel written by American author Jerry Spinelli and first published in 2000. The novel was well received by critics, who praised Stargirl's character and the novel's overall message of nonconformity.
Jerry Spinelli has 115 books on Goodreads with 1016080 ratings. Jerry Spinelli’s most popular book is Stargirl (Stargirl, #1).
JERRY SPINELLI is the author of many novels for young readers, including Dead Wednesday , The Warden’s Daughter; Stargirl ; Love, Stargirl ; Milkweed ; Crash ; Wringer; and Maniac Magee, winner of the Newbery Medal; along with Knots in My Yo-Yo String, the autobiography of his childhood.
