Jerry Spinelli
Hardcover | Pages: 248 pages Rating: 3.76 | 4821 Users | 625 Reviews
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| ISBN: | 0060281340 (ISBN13: 9780060281342) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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I always think it's funny when books say "My first....", "My first ABC book", "My first book of rhymes", "my first book of Holiday's",etc. I mean how many "first's" are there before "first" isn't a big deal. and yet, I think this book could marketed as "My first book of existential crisis" The main character realized protons die and questions the nature of everything while being with others for not recognizing the gravity of things." I don't necessarily like the idea of introducing the idea of self doubt to kids and I probably would have given this book 3 stars but I had to move it to 5 because my son recommended, actually *insisted*, I read it. The thing is, that being a divorced mom of a 10 year old boy can bring about a myriad of insecurities I'd not even considered. It's compounded by the fact that his dad shows up occasionally and sweeps him off to surf in SanDiego for weeks at a time or takes him backpacking around Mt. Hood, while I - - - ? um, read to him. That's some pretty stiff competition for me to compete with. So the fact that he cares what I think about his book, that he wants to share the story with me and asked constantly "what page are you on?", and we shared bits we liked here and there means it's a 5 "sentimentally-starred" book for me.Describe Of Books Smiles to Go
| Title | : | Smiles to Go |
| Author | : | Jerry Spinelli |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 248 pages |
| Published | : | April 29th 2008 by Joanna Cotler Books (first published 2000) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Realistic Fiction. Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Contemporary. Coming Of Age. Teen |
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Ratings: 3.76 From 4821 Users | 625 ReviewsArticle Of Books Smiles to Go
Will is just a normal 9th grader who likes astronomy, chess, pizza with anchovies and extra sauce, and skateboarding. Will usually only thinks for himself never what others think. He has a sister who always pesters him by *plincking* his favorite jelly beans down the wastebasket. His best friends are BT and Mi-su. BT doesn't care about anything he just goes around messing up the normal things in life like the fact that no one went down Dead Mans Hill. Well guess what? Thats not a fact anymore.I liked this book. It wasn't the best book I've ever read, but it was good. I liked how Will Tuppence and his little sister have sort of a hidden relationship, at first Will thinks his little sister is annoying and doesn't understand why she tries to annoy him. But then he learns some stuff about her that sort of changes his mind.I also liked how it puts emphasis on friendship and not overthinking things or making them unnecessarily complicated. And how when problems come up suddenly all the
Will is just a normal 9th grader who likes astronomy, chess, pizza with anchovies and extra sauce, and skateboarding. Will usually only thinks for himself never what others think. He has a sister who always pesters him by *plincking* his favorite jelly beans down the wastebasket. His best friends are BT and Mi-su. BT doesn't care about anything he just goes around messing up the normal things in life like the fact that no one went down Dead Mans Hill. Well guess what? Thats not a fact anymore.
I absolutely love Jerry Spinelli (I feel like now that I've read, and loved, three of his books, I can "officially" say that I love him as an author instead of only loving his books). In Smiles to Go Will is so philosophical, he's so much more than the artificial, shallow guy found in so many YA books. He has a take on life that's way beyond his years, he asks questions and ponders things that wouldn't even occur to most people, and I absolutely loved listening to his thoughts. Not being a guy,
Smiles To Go I just enjoyed reading Smiles To Go by Jerry Spinelli. This book discusses the lives of three 9th graders that are best friends. The main character is Will, an average 9th grader who likes to play Monopoly with his best friends Mi-Su and BT. He has a very annoying sister named Tabby who always wants to play monopoly with them on Saturday nights or go to their parties. One night they go to a special party where they can see different stars and galaxies, and Will catches Mi-Su and BT
"And smiles to go before I weep, And Smiles to go before I weep." BT, Smiles to Go, P. 44 "I feel like I'm playing chess underwater. The pieces keep floating away. I don't know where things are. I can't figure out tomorrow." Will Tuppence, Smiles to Go, P. 140 Simply put, Jerry Spinelli never misses. HE...NEVER...MISSES. The beauty of this story really sneaks up on the reader, but it is as splendidly crafted as just about anything else that has been written. The love scenes are really, truly
3.5/5 I think. Spinelli is so unique and refreshing. I love when "kids" books tell "adult" stories. If you liked Stargirl, you'll love this. Poignant, refreshing, and full of character - which is saying something considering that the novel is short. Spinelli manages to touch our hearts in so few words <3. Lovely!
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