Crash - Jerry Spinelli

Now available in paperback is Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli's hilarious, poignant story of cocky seventh-grade superjock Crash Coogan. \nA modern classic from Newbery medalist Jerry Spinelli. \n Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of. --School Library Journal, starred review \n \nCocky seventh-grade super-jock Crash Coogan got his nickname the day he used his first football helmet to knock his cousin Bridget flat on her backside. And he has been running over people ever since, especially Penn Webb, the dweeby, vegetarian Quaker kid who lives down the block. Through the eyes of Crash, readers get a rare glimpse into the life of a bully in this unforgettable and beloved story about stereotypes and the surprises life can bring. \n \nWithout being preachy, Spinelli packs a powerful moral wallop, leaving it to the pitch-perfect narration to drive home his point --Publishers Weekly \n \nSpinelli's writing style is great for kids in this age-group, fast-paced and funny. --Booklist\n