Space Station Seventh Grade: Amazon.ca: Jerry Spinelli: Books

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From Publishers Weekly

This episodic first novel by the author of Maniac Magee concerns the outrageous traumas experienced by junior high schooler Jason and his friend Richie. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Seventh-grader Jason narrates the events of his year, from school, hair, and pimples, to mothers, little brothers, and a girl. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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2.0 out of 5 stars A mom rates it PG-13, Oct 2 2003

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I am the mom of a 6th grader. This book contains a good deal of profanity and mature themes, such as pubic hair and girls getting their periods. My son read it for school. I couldn't image ever being asked to read something like that in middle school in the 70s.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Middle School Revealed, July 13 2003

By	J. Mark Miller (Southbridge, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

"Space Station Seventh Grade" tells the story of one boy named Jason Herkimer in his seventh grade year. Truthfully, Jason could be any boy or girl of that age. This is an honest look at what seventh graders experience and go through, and although some references are a bit outdated (the book was printed in the early 80s), the basic concepts remain unchanged. Readers of the same age as the main character will ultimately sympathize with him, while older readers will find themselves laughing and shaking their heads as they read about incidents they very well could have been involved in back in the "good old days". This is good stuff. Among other adventures, Jason fights pimples, finds himself lost in the local ghetto at Christmastime, and accidentally injures his hopeless crush during a wild snowball fight- an incident that will certainly make everyone cringe and chuckle at the same time. There is good moral value as well- throughout the course of his year, Jason grows mentally and emotionally and finds himself re-evaluating the way he looks at the world, especially after a tragedy occurs. For a truthful look at the world of seventh grade boys, and girls as well- come on, what kind of story about middle school guys doesn't have chicks as well?- look no further than this book. Jerry Spinelli comes through again with "Space Station Seventh Grade", which will delight readers of all ages.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book For Teens To Read!, Jun 24 2003

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This review is from: Space Station Seventh Grade: The Newbery Award-Winning Author of Maniac Magee (Paperback)

This book is based around Jason, and his life while he is in 7th grade. It is well-written, and is at teen reading level. It has funny parts, and serious parts. Over all, this book was excelent, and is one of the best books I have read!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Life in Seventh Grade
Space Station Seventh Grade is about a boy's life in seventh grade. His name is Jason Herkimer, and hes got a REALLY WEIRD life. Read more

Published on Mar 3 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT COMING OF AGE BOOK FOR BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had never heard of Jerry Spinelli until I read this book. I howled with laughter and lent it to a 6th grade boy who also howled with laughter. I think Mr. Read more

Published on April 26 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Space Station Seventh Grade
Space Station Seventh Grade, by Jerry Spinelli, is a pretty realistic book about junior high school. It deals with some of the conflicts of growing up pretty well. Read more

Published on May 21 2001 by Robert W. Kalteux