![]() He now lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Eileen Spinelli, who is also an author of children's books. BooklistĪbout the Author Jerry Spinelli won the Newbery Medal in 1991 for Maniac Magee, one of his more than 25 acclaimed books for young readers. "Spinelli is able to convey the message with humor and tenderness and with a fast-talking immediacy about the preteen scene.the librarians are perfect". In stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, Newbery award-winner Jerry Spinelli reveals the amazing possibilities lurking behind library doors. ![]() On a hot summer day, Sonseray wanders into a library knowing he'll find air-conditioning - and finds much more.Īnd April Mendez takes a ride in a bookmobile unlike any other. While looking for clues about his missing father Nagi, Negi Springfield becomes the English and homeroom teacher for Mahora Academy Class 2A (later 3A). ![]() But the card comes back.īrenda, a television addict, must endure the Great TV Turn-Off. Magister Negi Magi, known in Japan as Magical Teacher Negima, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ken Akamatsu. When Mongoose finds a blue library card hidden among the candy he's shoplifted, his friend Weasel tosses the card away. In stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, Newbery-award-winner Jerry Spinelli reveals the amazing possibilities lurking behind library doors.įrom the Back Cover WHO KNOWS WHAT IT WILL MAKE YOU DO. None of them guesses it at first, but that strange blue card will be their ticket to the past-and to a future that they never imagined. Mongoose, Brenda, Sonseray, and April have nothing in common.until a mysterious blue card appears as if by magic and begins to change each of their lives. Here are four unforgettable stories from a master storyteller.īook Synopsis From the Newbery-award winning author of Maniac Magee. And April Mendez takes a ride in a bookmobile unlike any other. Another spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of graphic novel favorites Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy. Brenda is saved by the card during the Great TV Turn-Off. About the Book Jamie "Mongoose" Hills finds the little blue card among the candy he's shoplifted.
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