Smiles to Go

by Jerry Spinelli

Overview

What is stargazer, skateboarder, chess champ, pepperoni pizza eater, older brother, sister hater, best friend, first kisser, science geek, control freak Will Tuppence so afraid of in this great big universe?

Jerry Spinelli knows.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780064471978
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	08/25/2009
Pages:	263
Sales rank:	187,487
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jerry Spinelli received the Newbery Medal for Maniac Magee and a Newbery Honor for Wringer. His other books include Stargirl; Love, Stargirl; Smiles to Go; Loser; Jake and Lily; Hokey Pokey; and The Warden’s Daughter. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his real-life experience as a father of six children. Jerry lives with his wife, Eileen, also a writer, in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Editorial Reviews

Middle school boys and girls, as well as the reluctant reader, will enjoy this fun and easy read.

Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Spinelli employs a fresh voice and honest perspective to mine the prickly intersections of family, friendship, and growing up, with emotionally resonant results.

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