By Tracey Baptiste
This ebook seems to be on the existence and paintings of author Jerry Spinelli. From his first booklet for teenagers, 'Space Station 7th Grade', he validated himself as a author of news which mirror the genuine issues of youth. His books have coverd the arguable issues of race family, gender bias and the Holocaust.
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