Eggs
Jun 2007 · Hachette+ORM
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From a Newbery Award winner, "a boy who has lost his mother . . .and a girl who has a mother and moves out to get away from her. . . .Elegant and memorable." ( Kirkus Reviews , starred review)
Nine-year-old David has recently lost his mother to a freak accident, his salesman father is constantly on the road, and he is letting his anger out on his grandmother.
Sarcastic and bossy thirteen-year-old Primrose lives with her childlike, fortuneteller mother, and a framed picture is the only evidence of the father she never knew.
Despite their differences, David and Primrose forge a tight yet tumultuous friendship, eventually helping each other deal with what is missing in their lives. This powerful, quirky novel about two very complicated, damaged children has much to say about friendship, loss, and recovery.
"Funny, startling, and touching." — Booklist
From a Newbery Award winner, "a boy who has lost his mother . . .and a girl who has a mother and moves out to get away from her. . . .Elegant and memorable." ( Kirkus Reviews , starred review)
Nine-year-old David has recently lost his mother to a freak accident, his salesman father is constantly...
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September 22, 2012
I believe this is the best book that I have ever read out of many many books. Its the best book that I will ever read, and I am only thirteen. I could picture myself walking the railroad with Primrose and David. I could see the weeds flying when they whacked them with the yoyo. Believe me. You WANT to read this.
Donna Walsh
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March 15, 2014
I absolutely love this book! Jerry Spinelli has excellent voice in his writing, and his writing takes you to to place that you are reading about. In this book, you can definitely feel how he writes, and that he really enjoys writing. I recommend this book to anyone! I really enjoy this book, and it kind of relates to my own life.
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Meagan Hardner
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January 7, 2017
I love how spinelli writes but eggs puts it over the top it's cute and beautiful sad and happy all at the same time
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About the author
Jerry Spinelli is the author of many immensely popular books for young readers, including Eggs, Stargirl, Space Station Seventh Grade, Newbery Honor Book Wringer, Newbery Award winner Maniac Magee, and the picture books Mama Seeton's Whistle and I Can Be Anything! He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and fellow author, Eileen.
Jerry Spinelli is the author of many immensely popular books for young readers, including Eggs, Stargirl, Space Station Seventh Grade, Newbery Honor Book Wringer, Newbery Award winner Maniac Magee, and the picture books Mama Seeton's Whistle and I Can Be Anything! He lives in Pennsylvania with hi...
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