Okay #JerrySpinelli fans stand up. This was another one of my finds at the bookstore. It was the only Spinelli book they had, one of my favorites from childhood, and the tear in the cover!? Completely sold me. I lost so many of my Spinelli books during childhood. Glad to add one to my collection.

My partner suggested a used bookstore today, I had zero idea what kind of books they would have (we live in a very small city surrounded by rural areas if that gives you any indication of my expectations). Books were organized by last name A-Z. Looked for Rice just for shits and gigs. My find. 🥺