Smiles to Go

By Jerry Spinelli

Price: $10.99

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Smiles to Go

By Jerry Spinelli

Price: $10.99

About the Book

Ninth grader Will Tuppence is in control.

He plans everything obsessively, from the perfect stargazing night with his crush, Mi-Su, to the regular Saturday-night games of Monopoly with his friends. He's even planned his entire adulthood: career as an astronomer; mint condition, black 1985 Jaguar XJS/12; two kids. . . .

But everything changes the day Will learns one startling fact: protons—those tiny atomic particles, the building blocks to the building blocks of life—can die. The one thing that was so certain in this world to Will has an expiration date.

And Will's carefully planned-out life?

Not so certain, either.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780064471978
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Aug 25, 2009
List price: $10.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 5.150 in (w) x 7.650 in (h) x 0.900 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Adolescence & Coming of Age
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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Jerry Spinelli

Biography

Jerry Spinelli received the Newbery Medal for Maniac Magee and a Newbery Honor for Wringer. His other books include Stargirl; Love, Stargirl; Smiles to Go; Loser; Jake and Lily; Hokey Pokey; and The Warden’s Daughter. 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.

Reviews

“Stargirl would approve.” — Kirkus Reviews

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

“Middle school boys and girls, as well as the reluctant reader, will enjoy this fun and easy read.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

About the Book

Ninth grader Will Tuppence is in control.

He plans everything obsessively, from the perfect stargazing night with his crush, Mi-Su, to the regular Saturday-night games of Monopoly with his friends. He's even planned his entire adulthood: career as an astronomer; mint condition, black 1985 Jaguar XJS/12; two kids. . . .

But everything changes the day Will learns one startling fact: protons—those tiny atomic particles, the building blocks to the building blocks of life—can die. The one thing that was so certain in this world to Will has an expiration date.

And Will's carefully planned-out life?

Not so certain, either.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780064471978
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Aug 25, 2009
List price: $10.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 5.150 in (w) x 7.650 in (h) x 0.900 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Adolescence & Coming of Age
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Jerry Spinelli

Biography

Jerry Spinelli received the Newbery Medal for Maniac Magee and a Newbery Honor for Wringer. His other books include Stargirl; Love, Stargirl; Smiles to Go; Loser; Jake and Lily; Hokey Pokey; and The Warden’s Daughter. 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.

Reviews

“Stargirl would approve.” — Kirkus Reviews

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

“Middle school boys and girls, as well as the reluctant reader, will enjoy this fun and easy read.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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