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1986 novel by Jerry Spinelli
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Jason and Marceline
First edition
AuthorJerry Spinelli
LanguageEnglish
GenreYoung Adult Literature
PublisherLittle, Brown
Publication date1986
Media typePaperback
Pages233 pp
ISBN0-316-80662-5
LC ClassPZ7.S75663 Jas 2004
Preceded bySpace Station Seventh Grade 

Jason and Marceline is a 1986 young adult novel by Jerry Spinelli. It is the sequel to 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.

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