Smiles To Go

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.

“Stargirl would approve.”

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

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

Jerry Spinelli is one of the most gifted storytellers in contemporary childrens literature. His books include the Newbery Medal winner Maniac Magee; Loser; Wringer, a Newbery Honor Book; Stargirl; and Knots in My Yo-Yo String, his autobiography. 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. He is a graduate of Gettysburg College.

Distributor: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date: 04-29-2008
Pages: 256
Measurements: 7.5in X 5in X 0.961111in X 12.16oz