Smiles to Go by Jerry Spinelli (English) Paperback Book

Description: Smiles to Go by Jerry Spinelli The author of the Newbery Medal-winning "Maniac Magee" introduces Will Tuppence, a young man whose world is suddenly tipped on its side. Will soon begins to see that the beauty and wonder of lifes journey is in "not" knowing what comes next. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Hes 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 Wills carefully planned-out lifeNot so certain, either. Notes The Stargirl series has sold more than 84,000 copies in the UK. With extra sections, an authors note and an interview with the author. Author Biography Jerry Spinellis novels are recognized for their humour and poignancy and his characters and situations are often drawn from his real life experiences as the father of six children. He lives with his wife, Eileen, also a writer in Phoenixville, PA, USA. Review "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) Review Quote "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) Details ISBN0064471977 Author Jerry Spinelli Pages 272 Language English ISBN-10 0064471977 ISBN-13 9780064471978 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint HarperCollins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title SMILES TO GO Residence Phoenixville, PA, US Audience Age 8-12 Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2009-08-25 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780061551864 DEWEY 813.54 Audience Childrens (6-12) Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-08-25 US Release Date 2009-08-25 AU Release Date 2010-02-15 NZ Release Date 2009-11-12 Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159692887;

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