Paul Zindel’s writings spoke for kids who went through difficult and tough times during adolescence. One magazine described his fiction as a dazzling juggling act of despair, hilarity, uncertainty, and deep love. Zindel’s works such as My Darling, My Hamburger, I Never Loved Your Mind, and the classic The Pigman solidified his reputation as a popular children’s writer. This biography spans the late author’s incredible life and legacy.