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| Title | : | Smiles to Go |
| Author | : | Jerry Spinelli |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 248 pages |
| Published | : | April 29th 2008 by Joanna Cotler Books (first published 2000) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Realistic Fiction. Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Contemporary. Coming Of Age. Teen |
Jerry Spinelli
Hardcover | Pages: 248 pages Rating: 3.76 | 4821 Users | 625 Reviews
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I always think it's funny when books say "My first....", "My first ABC book", "My first book of rhymes", "my first book of Holiday's",etc. I mean how many "first's" are there before "first" isn't a big deal.and yet, I think this book could marketed as "My first book of existential crisis" The main character realized protons die and questions the nature of everything while being with others for not recognizing the gravity of things."
I don't necessarily like the idea of introducing the idea of self doubt to kids and I probably would have given this book 3 stars but I had to move it to 5 because my son recommended, actually *insisted*, I read it.
The thing is, that being a divorced mom of a 10 year old boy can bring about a myriad of insecurities I'd not even considered. It's compounded by the fact that his dad shows up occasionally and sweeps him off to surf in SanDiego for weeks at a time or takes him backpacking around Mt. Hood, while I - - - ? um, read to him. That's some pretty stiff competition for me to compete with.
So the fact that he cares what I think about his book, that he wants to share the story with me and asked constantly "what page are you on?", and we shared bits we liked here and there means it's a 5 "sentimentally-starred" book for me.
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| ISBN: | 0060281340 (ISBN13: 9780060281342) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.76 From 4821 Users | 625 ReviewsNotice Out Of Books Smiles to Go
Will Tuppence is afraid. He is afraid of strangers, protons decaying, what the universe will come to, girls, and so much more. However, he has to balance his day to day life with his purpose in life, the universes impending doom, his younger sister, and his friends. In Smiles To Go, by Jerry Spinelli, Will struggles with nearly everything, but doesnt allow himself to show any of it. Written like a piece of poetry, Spinelli uses deep underlying themes to really get across what life can be likeSmiles to Go by Jerry Spinelli is a book about a kid Will Tuppence, a kid interested and has an annoying little sister named Tabbitha. One day, a girl named Mi-su calls him and tells him to turn to a radio channel, he then learns of a proton dying. Soon many things start happening, his friend named BT skates down a deadly hill, he gets worried of everything going to be gone, one tiny flash at a time. I really enjoyed this book, it was emotional, suspenseful, and interesting, sometimes I just
Smiles To Go I just enjoyed reading Smiles To Go by Jerry Spinelli. This book discusses the lives of three 9th graders that are best friends. The main character is Will, an average 9th grader who likes to play Monopoly with his best friends Mi-Su and BT. He has a very annoying sister named Tabby who always wants to play monopoly with them on Saturday nights or go to their parties. One night they go to a special party where they can see different stars and galaxies, and Will catches Mi-Su and BT
3.5/5 I think. Spinelli is so unique and refreshing. I love when "kids" books tell "adult" stories. If you liked Stargirl, you'll love this. Poignant, refreshing, and full of character - which is saying something considering that the novel is short. Spinelli manages to touch our hearts in so few words <3. Lovely!
I read Smiles to Go by Jerry Spinelli which is a fictional book about a pretty normal teenage boy who gets hung up on the decay of a proton. The main characters name is Will Tuppence. Will is a freshman in high school. He has two best friends, Mi-Su and BT, and an annoying little sister named Tabby. The conflict of the story is Will and reality. He still cant comprehend the fact that the proton died. Why does that matter, though? Thats such a stupid conflict. All Will is interested in is chess,
Will is just a normal 9th grader who likes astronomy, chess, pizza with anchovies and extra sauce, and skateboarding. Will usually only thinks for himself never what others think. He has a sister who always pesters him by *plincking* his favorite jelly beans down the wastebasket. His best friends are BT and Mi-su. BT doesn't care about anything he just goes around messing up the normal things in life like the fact that no one went down Dead Mans Hill. Well guess what? Thats not a fact anymore.
Recommended to 12 & Older: In Smiles to Go by Jerry Spinelli a 9th grade science nerd named Will Tuppence faces many challenges in life. These include getting his crush to like him, Overcoming his obsession with protons, and his hard relationship with his sister. When Will hears that a proton has died, he didnt take it well. He thought everything would last forever, but nothing does. Now his fear of dying begins to take over. The writers style is very realistic. An example from the book that
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