Crash by Jerry Spinelli (English) Paperback Book

Description: Crash by Jerry Spinelli "Originally published in hardcover in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf, 1996"--Colophon. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Take a look behind the bully in this modern classic from Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli that packs a punch. And dont miss the highly anticipated new novel, Dead Wednesday. Cocky seventh-grade super-jock Crash Coogan got his nickname the day he used his first football helmet to knock his cousin Bridget flat on her backside. And he has been running over people ever since, especially Penn Webb, the dweeby, vegetarian Quaker kid who lives down the block. Through the eyes of Crash, readers get a rare glimpse into the life of a bully in this unforgettable and beloved story about stereotypes and the surprises life can bring."Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of." --School Library Journal, starred review Author Biography JERRY SPINELLI is the author of many novels for young readers, including Dead Wednesday, The Wardens Daughter; Stargirl; Love, Stargirl; Milkweed; Crash; Wringer; and Maniac Magee, winner of the Newbery Medal; along with Knots in My Yo-Yo String, the autobiography of his childhood. A graduate of Gettysburg College, he lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, poet and author Eileen Spinelli. Review An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An IRA-CBC Childrens Choice A Child Magazine Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Book for Reading and Sharing A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Winner of Ten State Childrens Choice Awards "Just about everyone knows someone like Crash Coogan, a big jock since he started to move on two feet. He learns some hard lessons about bullying in an entertaining novel." —The New York Times "Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of." —School Library Journal, Starred "Spinelli packs a powerful moral wallop, leaving it to the pitch-perfect narration to drive home his point." —Publishers Weekly "Great fun to read." —The Horn Book Magazine "Fast-paced and funny." —Booklist Review Quote "Without being preachy, Spinelli packs a powerful moral wallop, leaving it to the pitch-perfect narration to drive home his point" -- Publishers Weekly . Excerpt from Book My real name is John. John Coogan. But everybody calls me Crash, even my parents. It started way back when I got my first football helmet for Christmas. I dont really remember this happening, but they say that when my uncle Herms family came over to see our presents, as they were coming through the front door I got down into a four-point stance, growled, "Hut! Hut! Hut!" and charged ahead with my brand-new helmet. Seems I knocked my cousin Bridget clear back out the doorway and onto her butt into a foot of snow. They say she bawled bloody murder and refused to come into the house, so Uncle Herm finally had to drag his whole family away before they even had a chance to take their coats off. Like I said, personally I dont remember the whole thing, but looking back at what I do remember about myself, Id have to say the story is probably true. As far as I can tell, Ive always been crashing--into people, into things, you name it, with or without a helmet. Details ISBN0553536648 Author Jerry Spinelli Short Title CRASH Pages 176 Language English ISBN-10 0553536648 ISBN-13 9780553536645 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence Phoenixville, PA, US Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-04-07 Imprint Ember Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-04-07 NZ Release Date 2015-04-07 US Release Date 2015-04-07 UK Release Date 2015-04-07 Audience Age 12 Publisher Random House USA Inc Audience Teenage / Young adult 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:158433545;

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