As the beloved author of so many young readers' favorites, and the winner of the coveted Newbery Medal and the Horn Book Award for Maniac Magee, the life and works of Jerry Spinelli will fascinate young readers. This fast-paced biography discusses beloved favorites such as Space Station Seventh Grade, Knots in My Yo-Yo String, and Report to the Principal's Office, providing excerpts from Spinelli's writing as it traces common themes in his body work. This book offers details on his life while discussing some of the challenges of writing for young readers.
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