Knots in My Yo-Yo String: The Autobiography of a Kid

Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli has penned his early autobiography with all the warmth, humor, and drama of his best-selling fiction.

"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),

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ember
Published: 04/28/1998
ISBN: 9780679887911
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 8.23h x 5.54w x 0.36d
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Sasquatch Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Booklist 05/01/1998 pg. 1514
Booklist 09/15/1999 pg. 254
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1998 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 06/01/1998

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 20119 / Knots in My Yo-Yo String: The Autobiography of a Kid
Reading Level: 6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5