Jason and Marceline

Jason and Marceline is a 1986 young adult novel by Jerry Spinelli.^[1] It is the sequel to Space Station Seventh Grade.^[2]

Jason and Marceline

First edition
Author	Jerry Spinelli
Language	English
Genre	Young Adult Literature
Publisher	Little, Brown
Publication date	1986
Media type	Paperback
Pages	233 pp
ISBN	0-316-80662-5
LC Class	PZ7.S75663 Jas 2004
Preceded by	Space Station Seventh Grade

Plot summary

Jason Herkimer, the main character of Space Station Seventh Grade, is now in ninth grade. His relationship with his friend Marceline McAllister has developed into a real romance. The only trouble is that Jason isn't quite sure what to do with a girlfriend. His friends insist that the main function of a girlfriend is to make out, but Marceline says there's more to life than that.

Characters

Jason Herkimer - The main protagonist and narrator. He is in ninth grade, and in a relationship with Marceline McAllister.

Marceline McAllister - Jason's girlfriend. She wants Jason to be himself, not who his friends want him to be.

The Gang - Jason's group of wild friends who enjoy drinking, smoking, girls, and parties, some things Jason is not too comfortable with.