The two children form an unlikely friendship and embark on an unexpected journey together. Primrose decides to move into the van parked outside her house, and her fortuneteller-mother barely notices her absence.

David is sent to live with his grandmother after his mother dies. “Eggs” is the story of 9-year-old David and 13-year-old Primrose, who are both unhappy with their lives at home. His sixth novel, “Maniac Magee,” was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1991 for “The Most Distinguished Contribution to American Literature for Children.” His 18th book, “Wringer,” received a Newbery Honor. His novels are read across the world and appear in more than 40 languages. The poem was published in the local Norristown paper and Spinelli traded in his baseball bat for a pencil and became a writer. He played baseball in high school until one day in 11th grade when he wrote a poem about a football game. Spinelli was born in Norristown, graduated from Gettysburg College and currently lives with his wife and fellow author, Eileen, in Wayne, on the Main Line. So it only makes sense that the world premiere of his latest project, “Eggs,” is happening right here at home. But there’s a good chance that you don’t think of Spinelli as being a local resident. When you hear the name Jerry Spinelli, you probably think something along the lines of world-renowned, critically-acclaimed children’s author of such novels as “Maniac Magee” and “Stargirl.” Or maybe you think of him as a recipient of the Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor.

Eggs by Jerry Spinelli