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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · August 3, 2021
Dead Wednesday
A shy boy's life changes when a gone girl returns on Dead Wednesday.
240 pages· 36,648 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Children's book Author
Jerry Spinelli
Biography
Jerry Spinelli is the author of more than thirty immensely popular books for young readers, including Eggs and Stargirl; the Newbery Honor Book Wringer; Maniac Magee, winner of more that fifteen state children’s book awards, in addition to the Newbery Award; and the picture book I Can Be Anything! New York Times Bestseller LeUyen Pham has illustrated over sixty books, including Freckleface Strawberry and Big Sister, Little Sister.
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Book Stats
23
Authored
0
Illustrated
3
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Picture books
4
Chapter books
19
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Publication timeline from 1984 to 2021.
Book mix
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Book type breakdown: 4 picture books, 19 chapter books.
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A shy boy's life changes when a gone girl returns on Dead Wednesday.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
A boy eagerly prepares for a festive Fourth of July celebration.
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The Warden's Daughter
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017
A girl seeks a mother's love within prison walls, confronting loss and longing.
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Mama Seeton's Whistle
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015
Can a mother's whistle bring her children back from afar?
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Hokey Pokey
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2013
In Hokey Pokey, Jack's stolen bike unravels his world, hinting at change and mystery.
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Jake and Lily
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Twins face identity and belonging challenges as they grow apart at eleven.
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I Can Be Anything!
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010
A boy dreams of endless possibilities for his future.
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Smiles to Go
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008
A teen's perfectly planned life unravels when he learns protons can die.
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Love, Stargirl
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2007
A year later, Stargirl writes a diary exploring love, memories, and new beginnings.
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Eggs
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
Two troubled kids form an unlikely bond to heal their broken lives.
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Milkweed
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2003
A boy eagerly awaits his father's return home.
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Wringer
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997
A boy dreads his tenth birthday, fearing a tradition he must confront.
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1997
A mysterious blue card transforms four lives, unlocking unexpected futures.
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Crash
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A bully's world unravels, revealing unexpected truths and challenges stereotypes.
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A girl plots to escape farm life and return to suburbia.
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A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up and finding his place in the world.
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Four sixth graders face chaos on their first day, leading them to the principal's office.
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Maniac Magee
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1990
A boy's legendary runs challenge a racially divided town's boundaries.
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Who Put That Hair in My Toothbrush?
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Siblings clash in endless pranks until a tragedy forces them to reconsider their bond.
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Third Grade Angels
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10
A young boy navigates the challenges of third grade while trying to earn a special halo award from his teacher
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