Knots in My Yo-Yo String
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2009
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"Knots in My Yo-Yo String" by Jerry Spinelli is a heartfelt autobiographical account that captures the essence of growing up. Through a series of vivid anecdotes, Spinelli reflects on his childhood in Norristown, Pennsylvania, exploring themes of family, friendship, and the trials of adolescence. He shares humorous and poignant moments from his life, including his experiences in school, his love for writing, and the joy of discovering his own identity. With a whimsical touch, the book showcases the challenges and triumphs of youth, making it relatable to readers of all ages and inviting them to embrace their own unique journeys. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2009 by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers .
Jerry Spinelli has won the Newbery Medal for children's literature. He lives in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Ala Award - Best YA
This book was recognised in the Best YA category of the Ala Award.
This book features the following character:
Jerry Spinelli
This book features Jerry Spinelli.