Knots in my yo-yo string

Description

"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. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Description

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

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Genres

• Biography
• Juvenile literature

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Other Editions

• Knots in my yo-yo string: the autobiography of a kidKnopf1998-01-01
• Knots in My Yo-Yo StringLibrary BindingAlfred A. Knopf1998-01-01
• Knots in My Yo-Yo StringScholastic, Inc.1999-01-01
• Knots in My Yo-Yo StringTandem Library1999-10-01
• Knots in My Yo-Yo StringBoard BookThorndike Press2000-12-15
• Knots in My Yo-yo StringLibrary BindingBt Bound2008-08-11