This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli. Theres a girl in my hammerlock book by jerry spinelli 6. Eighthgrader maisie potters motives for going out for wrestling are mixed. This book is about a girl who signs up for wherstling in 8th grade and gets lunght at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Jerry spinelli books lot of 5 smiles to go space station. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli 1993.
Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli scholastic. Eve looks like an ordinary 12yearold girl, but theres nothing ordinary about her. Theres a girl in my hammerlock is a 1991 young adult novel by jerry spinelli plot. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
Theres a girl in my hammerlock trumpet club special edition by jerry spinelli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She likes this kid at her school named eric delong and will do anything to be near him. Parents should definitely grab this book when their kids arent looking and give it a read too. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli, paperback. In the book theres a girl in my hammerlock, a girl wants to go out for the wrestling team. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli goodreads. Most of the boys hate having her on the teamone boy quits and some of the others write nasty letters to the newspaper. Here are the books i remember reading that were written for my age range. Buy theres a girl in my hammerlock 1st paperback ed by spinelli, jerry isbn.
Social themes general see also headings under family book. Best known for his newbery awardwinning book maniac magee, as well as for the novels stargirl, theres a girl in my hammerlock, and loser, jerry spinellis written work is distinguished by his accurate and humorous depiction of adolescent life. Potter her wrestling nickname, only joins the wrestling team because of eric delong. It is about a girl named maisie who tries out for the cheer squad, but doesnt make it. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Jerry spinelli published another fiction for children, wringer and was conferred the newbery honor award for this 1997 novel, where the main character palmer larue dreaded his tenth birthday. Although newbery medalist spinelli maniac magee doesnt break any new ground here, he tackles a meaty subjecttraditional gender roleswith his usual humor and finesse. The law may be on her side in pennsylvania, but her reception is cool. He is best known for maniac magee, stargirl and wringer. Then to get a little closer to eric delong, she goes out for the wrestling team and makes it, despite everyone really dsent want her to. Maise potter is a girl at her high school, who is a cheerleader. Theres a girl in my hammerlock trumpet club special. Listen to theres a girl in my hammerlock audiobook by jerry spinelli.
Maisies talent earns her a place on the varsity wrestling squad, and even the coach becomes a fair. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli, 9781416939375, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Spinelli was born in norristown, pennsylvania, and currently resides in phoenixville, pennsylvania. The main character, maisie, doesnt make the cheerleading team, so she tries out for wrestling with a bunch of boys, and shes the only girl. He had three major works published in 1991, report to the principals office, theres a girl in my hammerlock and fourth grade rats. Theres a girl in my hammerlock 1991 is a young adult novel. Jerry spinelli thirteenyearold maisie joins her schools formerly allmale wrestling team and tries to last through the season, despite opposition from other students, her best friend, and her own teammates. Then toward the end of the book she gains the respect of her teammates, and makes lots of new friends. At the age of 16, his love of sports inspired him to compose. Jerry spinelli books, author biography, and reading level.
Theres a girl in my hammerlock trumpet club special edition by jerry spinelli. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli the book is about yearold maisie, who decides to try out for her schools allboy wrestling team in order to get the attention of a guy she likes. She will do anything to be near eric even join the wrestling team. Jerry spinelli the writer of the novel maniac magee this story is about a girl named maisie potter who wants to get on the cheer leading squad but when she finds out that she didnt make it she sets out to find a new hobby. Theres a girl in my hammerlock jerry spinelli part 1 theres a girl in my hammerlock. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Author of theres a girl in my hammerlock, fourth grade rats, dump days, the bathwater gang, wringer, the library card, milkweed black apples, crash, set. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli fictiondb. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli english paperback book free. Theres a girl in my hammerlock book by jerry spinelli official. The sign in the coachs office says, it takes a little more to be a champion. Maisie potter tries out for the wrestling team in her junior high to get close to a boy she likes, but she soon finds out that what she really loves is the sport of wrestling maisie initially wants to be on the cheerleading squad, but she did not make the cut during tryouts. Still, maisie sticks it out, and finally wins the respect of the team. A year later bookstores carried a new book with my name on it.
Thirteenyearold maisie breaks the status quo by being the first girl to join her schools formerly allmale wrestling team. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli fantastic fiction. Jerry spinelli has written many popular books for young readers, including space station seventh grade and who put that hair in my toothbrush with a solid talent for creating realistic characters and dialog, he is sure to have listeners cheering for the feisty masie as she wrestles with some of the tougher issues of peer pressure.
Theres a girl in my hammerlock jerry spinelli part 1. A young girl and her neighbor are kidnapped during a burglary gone awry in this hairraising and fastpaced thriller from threetime edgar awardwinning author. He won the newbery award in 1990 for maniac magee, and his 1997 book, wringer, was a newbery honor book. Coach cappelli sets the tone with his abrasive mockery and grueling workouts as. Her teammates make fun of her and treat her extremely badly at first. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by spinelli, jerry a readable copy. He is going to try out for the wrestling team, so maise decides to try out too. Something about a girl getting kidnapped where its just her memories. Click to read more about theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli. Maisie goes out for wrestling to get close to eric, the boy of her dreams, but she soon finds out that she loves wrestling. The result, written in a breezy, firstperson style, is a rattling good sports story that is clever, witty and tightly written. With her older brother john on her tail and her little sister p. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli is a fiction novel with an amazing plot. Theres a girl in my hammerlock has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Fiction maisie goes out for wrestling to get close to eric, the boy of her dreams, but she soon finds out that she loves wrestling. Theres a girl in my hammerlock, book by jerry spinelli. Theres a girl in my hammerlock 1991 signed by author paperback january 1, 1991 by jerry spinelli author. Jerry spinelli began writing when he was 16 not much older than the hero of his book maniac magee. Editions of theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli. Maisie potter tries out for the wrestling team in her junior high to get. Last year, masie potter was voted most outstanding seventh grade female athlete. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli book cover, description, publication history. Theres a girl in my hammerlock book by jerry spinelli. Download or stream theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli.
Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli kirkus. But the next day, when she came into the school, she checked the list of the people that have passed the casting and she saw that her name wasnt on it she couldnt believe that she didn. Book theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli. Theres a girl in my hammerlock summary supersummary. Theres a girl in my hammerlock is written by jerry spinelli. With his usual flair and ability to target the concerns of young reader, newberry medalwinning writer jerry spinelli tackles some prevailing preconceptions about sex roles and pin them firmly to the mat.
She wants to be on the cheerleading team, but she did not make it. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli b. Download theres a girl in my hammerlock audiobook by. It is a good book except that in my opinion, a woman would rather read this book. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Theres a girl in my hammerlock is a 1991 young adult novel by jerry spinelli. Theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli ill start with simething that may surprise you.
Buy the paperback book theres a girl in my hammerlock by jerry spinelli at indigo. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. After his high school football team won a big game, his classmates ran cheering through the streets all except spinelli, who went home and wrote a poem about the victory. Theres a girl in my hammerlock 1991 signed by author. Jerry spinelli theres a girl in my hammerlock paperback. Theres a girl in my hammerlock 1991 edition open library. Shes on the run from a dangerous and secretive organization that will stop at nothing to track her down. With memorable characters including a sleepoverready mom and bernadette the rat, theres a girl in my hammerlock is wrought with truly exceptional writing that is paradoxically accessible to the kids reading levels. Theres a girl in my hammerlock 1991 is a young adult novel by jerry spinelli, a veteran author of books for children and young adults. One day, for example, i read a story about a girl who competed on her high school wrestling team.