{"product_id":"9780679887911","title":"Knots in My Yo-Yo String","description":"\u003cb\u003eNewbery medalist Jerry Spinelli has penned his early autobiography with  all the warmth, humor, and drama of his best-selling fiction. And don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, \u003ci\u003eDead Wednesday!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A master of those embarrassing, gloppy, painful, and suddenly wonderful things that happen on the razor's edge between childhood and full-fledged adolescence\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom first memories through high school, including first kiss, first punch, first trip to the principal's office, and first humiliating sports experience, this is not merely an account of a highly unusual childhood. Rather, like Spinelli's fiction, its appeal lies in the  accessibility and universality of his life. Entertaining and fast-paced, this is a highly readable memoir-- a must-have for Spinelli fans of all ages.","brand":"Jerry Spinelli","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":46249970139348,"sku":"9780679887911","price":16.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_29c70bd8-11bb-47ef-a2df-b9e48d5a0a2e.jpg?v=1745891134","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780679887911","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}