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Knots in My Yo-Yo String: The Autobiography of a Kid
Contributor(s): Spinelli, Jerry (Author)

ISBN: 0679887911 ISBN-13: 9780679887911
Publisher: Ember

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 1998
Annotation: "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), Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli has penned his early autobiography with all the warmth, humor, and drama of his best-selling fiction. 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.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Literary
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Adolescence
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Emotions & Feelings

Dewey: B

LCCN: 97030827

Age Level: 8-12

Grade Level: 3-7

Lexile Measure: 980(Not Available)

Guided Reading: Y (Grade 6)

Physical Information: 0.36" H x 5.54" W x 8.23" L (0.29 lbs) 160 pages

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents

Awards: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 6-8, 2001
Sasquatch Award, Nominee, Children/Young Adult, 2002

Review Citations: Booklist 05/01/1998 pg. 1514
Booklist 09/15/1999 pg. 254
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1998 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 06/01/1998

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 20119
Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0

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Publisher Description:
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.

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