Hating to leave her familiar surroundings, Tooter resorts to sabotage when her family moves from their suburban home to Aunt Sally's farm
Jerry Spinelli Livres
1 février 1941
Jerry Spinelli est célébré pour sa représentation magistrale de l'enfance et de l'adolescence. S'inspirant profondément de ses propres expériences et souvenirs de jeunesse, ses récits explorent souvent des moments cruciaux qui façonnent la vie des jeunes. L'écriture de Spinelli se distingue par son honnêteté brute et sa profonde empathie lorsqu'il aborde les sentiments et les défis auxquels ses personnages sont confrontés. À travers ses histoires, il offre aux lecteurs des leçons intemporelles sur le courage, l'amitié et le voyage de découverte de soi.
Milkweed
- 272pages
- 10 heures de lecture
This is the true story of Jews and Gypsies in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. But it is also the story of a street orphan who survives on quick thinking schemes to find food: who believes in bread, mothers and angels. A tragic but beautiful account through the eyes of the innocent.
I Can Be Anything!
- 20pages
- 1 heure de lecture
Exploring the whimsical imagination of a young boy, the narrative delves into his dreams of various future occupations. With a playful tone, he considers a range of creative and unconventional jobs, from folding paper airplanes to more humorous roles like tin-can kicker. This charming journey captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.
After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe and inspire everyone around him
My Fourth of July
- 40pages
- 2 heures de lecture
The narrative captures the joyous spirit of the Fourth of July, filled with picnics, singing, and fireworks. It invites readers to experience the excitement and festivities associated with this patriotic holiday, highlighting the communal celebrations and traditions that bring people together in a vibrant display of national pride.
Stargirl
- 188pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Stargirl, a teen who animates quiet Mica High with her colorful personality, suddenly finds herself shunned for her refusal to conform.
Love, Stargirl
- 274pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Still moping months after being dumped by her Arizona boyfriend Leo, fifteen-year-old Stargirl, a home-schooled free spirit, writes "the world's longest letter" to Leo, describing her new life in Pennsylvania.
Loser
- 224pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself.
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.
