The first kid, mongoose, is struggling with peer pressure to be a delinquent and take up graffiti. None of them guesses it at first, but that strange blue card will be their ticket to the pastand to a future that they never imagined. What ties these stories together, however, is a mysterious blue library card that has a powerful impact on the life of whoever finds it. Summary of the library card by jerry spinelli answers. In stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, newberyawardwinner jerry spinelli reveals the. The library card jamie mongoose hills finds the little blue card among the candy hes shoplifted. The library card september 1, 1998 edition open library. Finding no tickettaker at the door to the library, he. The blue card leads her to a library, where she finds the brief story of her life, prior to her tv mania, in the biography section.
Free the library card worksheets and literature unit for. The library card, jerry spinelli library card, jerry. The library card 9780590386333 by spinelli, jerry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Like bruce brookss what hearts, its structure is of four related novellas. This library card was a ticket to their past and also the future. One part fantasy, one part character study, this book follows the lives of four. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The library card by jerry spinelli, paperback barnes.
The library card is a very mysterious novel about 5 kids named mongoose, weasel. I once heard an author interview with gary paulsen, who as a young boy, sought refuge in the local library, soaking up the books there. Jerry spinelli, a onetime dreamer of being a cowboy at least thats what he wanted to be until he was about ten years old and a shortstop hopeful for the new york yankees well, hopeful in his own mind grew up to become an editor of a magazine, father of seven children, and eventually an author of dozens of books for children and young adults. The library card by jerry spinelli, september 1, 1998, scholastic paperbacks edition, paperback in english. Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell. In stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, newbery awardwinner jerry spinelli reveals the amazing possibilities lurking behind library doors. This book tells the stories of four different kids and their experience with a magical library card. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 218 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. In stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, newberyawardwinner jerry spinelli reveals the amazing possibilities lurking behind library doors. The library card by jerry spinelli scholastic teacher store. Free download or read online the library card pdf epub book. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The book is composed of four short stories, tied together only by the fact that each fetishizes libraries, library cards, librarians, and reading.
The library card is a 1997 young adult novel by jerry spinelli. 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. The library card by jerry spinelli book cover, description, publication history. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1997, and was written by jerry spinelli. Buy the library card by jerry spinelli online at alibris. Buy a cheap copy of the library card book by jerry spinelli. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are. Jerry spinelli has a website called jerry spinelli intro. The first edition of the novel was published in may 1st 2002, and was written by jerry spinelli. Pdf loser book by jerry spinelli free download 218 pages.
It imposes itself first on mongoose, or jamie, who with his 12yearold friend shoplifts candy and makes mischief. All will agree that the library is portrayed as a welcoming safe haven and source of inspiration without bounds. Find library card after words 0439856272 by jerry spinelli. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 176 pages and is available in paperback format. The book is broken into four short stories each following a different main character, but all co.
Spinelli s spare writing and careful pacing reinforce the dramatic nature of events as they unfold, said pw. The library card paperback september 1, 1998 by jerry spinelli author. The library card by jerry spinelli is a book reminded me a little bit of the 1983 movie, nightmares, which starred a young emilio estevez, mainly because of the collection of short stories that were present in both the library card and nightmares. A must read for anyone who believes in the power of books to transform lives. The library card discussion guide in stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, newbery awardwinner jerry spinelli reveals the amazing possibilities lurking behind library doors. The library card by jerry spinelli fantastic fiction. The library card book by jerry spinelli thriftbooks. When mongoose finds a blue library card hidden among the candy hes shoplifted, his friend weasel tosses the card away. The book is broken into four short stories each following a different main character, but all. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jerry spinelli won the newbery medal in 1991 for maniac magee, one of his more than 25 acclaimed books for young readers. The library card has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. A library card prominently features in four short stories. The library card book by jerry spinelli 6 available.
Any young reader who would be willing to try this book is probably going to be annoyed by how silly and manipulative these stories are. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. The library card by jerry spinelli contains 4 stories that are linked together by a magical blue card. In his latest offering, newbery medalist jerry spinelli takes that. He thought maybe it was like a ticket, giving the holder admittance to a basketball game. The library card by jerry spinelli, 9780780787728, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. They steal candy from the store and sell their loot at school and by spray paint. Four poignant and often funny tales of the lifechanging effect one library card has on the four young people who. The library card, by jerry spinelli ittybittylibrary.
Brenda is saved by the card during the great tv turnoff. He now lives in west chester, pennsylvania, with his wife, eileen spinelli, who is also an author of childrens books. And april mendez takes a ride in a bookmobile unlike any other. May 15, 2014 this pin was discovered by perfection learning. Spinelli the bathwater gang gets down to business, 1992, etc.
Mongoose, brenda, sonseray, and april were teenage kids who one day discovered a glowing blue library card. With this collection of four vaguely unsettling tales, spinelli maniac magee offers a glimpse into the magical and unexpected ways contact with books can. Jerry spinelli is an author who has written 23 books, including eggs, milkweed, stargirl, love stargirl, and the library card. These four vignettes about four very different kids and the way their lives are touched by a library card made me wonder if spinelli was inspired by that same interview to write this book.
The library card by jerry spinelli is an interesting fantasy book about the past and the future. And yet, still, somehow he knew it was a library card. The protagonist of part i of the library card is mongoose, a rather troubled twelveyearold boy who as the story opens, is busy shoplifting at the local minimart with his pal, weasel. As is true of the omniscient librarian who appears in some of the stories, the library card is supernatural.
The library card by jerry spinelli part one chapters before you read the chapter. Free the library card study unit worksheets for teachers to print. This book will appeal to mature upper elementary students to adults who fondly remember their first library. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Library card after words 0439856272 by jerry spinelli. Morgan seem destined for lives of crime until mongoose meets the factfilled library book, i wonder.
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