''Knots in My Yo-Yo String'' (1998) is an

autobiography An autobiography, sometimes informally called an autobio, is a self-written account of one's own life. It is a form of biography. Definition The word "autobiography" was first used deprecatingly by William Taylor in 1797 in the English p ...

written by

Jerry Spinelli Jerry Spinelli (born February 1, 1941) is an American writer of children's novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. His novels include '' Maniac Magee'', '' Stargirl'', and '' Wringer''. Life Spinelli was born in Norristown, Pen ...

. The book describes the life of Spinelli from the time he was a child to the time he was a senior. Spinelli was born in Norristown, PA and has the fondest memories of his childhood where he was raised. This work is considered a variation on Spinelli's autobiography. It has been referred to as a "montage of sharply focused memories" and "the evolution of an exceptional author." This book demonstrates Spinelli's gift for being able to speak to his young readers. It has been utilized as part of library summer reading programs.

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Novels by Jerry Spinelli 1998 non-fiction books Autobiographies Novels set in Philadelphia Montgomery County, Pennsylvania {{Child-book-stub