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| Original Title: | Loser |
| ISBN: | 0060540745 (ISBN13: 9780060540746) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award (2004), Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (2005), Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2003), William Allen White Children's Book Award (2005), Washington State Sasquatch Award (2005) |
Jerry Spinelli
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 218 pages Rating: 3.73 | 18337 Users | 1895 Reviews
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From renowned Newbery-winning author Jerry Spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. This classic book is perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Carl Hiaasen. Just like other kids, Zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. But Zinkoff also raises his hand with all the wrong answers, trips over his own feet, and falls down with laughter over a word like "Jabip." Other kids have their own word to describe him, but Zinkoff is too busy to hear it. He doesn't know he's not like everyone else. And one winter night, Zinkoff's differences show that any name can someday become "hero." With some of his finest writing to date and great wit and humor, Jerry Spinelli creates a story about a boy's individuality surpassing the need to fit in and the genuine importance of failure. As readers follow Zinkoff from first through sixth grade, it becomes impossible not to identify with and root for him through failures and triumphs. The perfect classroom read.
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| Title | : | Loser |
| Author | : | Jerry Spinelli |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 218 pages |
| Published | : | July 29th 2002 by HarperCollins (first published May 1st 2002) |
| Categories | : | Realistic Fiction. Fiction. Young Adult |
Rating Containing Books Loser
Ratings: 3.73 From 18337 Users | 1895 ReviewsJudgment Containing Books Loser
Loser was kind of a sad book, still really good all the same. Though it had a few flaws like its lack of vocabulary, it still has a lot that makes it a good book, like its characters and message for readers about acceptance.I just finished reading this aloud to my 6th grade class. It is such a great book. Donald Zinkoff is a wonderful character. He is that kid who is clumsy and slow and who other kids just feel the need to pick on. But Zinkoff has the most amazing and loving heart. He won my students over and they empathized with him. Hopefully they are kinder because of him. I liked that the book did not tie everything up with a neat bow, that Donald did not win the game, save the day, or change the world. He is
I thought this book was actually really good because I felt like I connected with the main character, Donald Zinkoff. You get to know his story from when he was a little kid to about 6th Grade I think. He does have difficulties in life, like he's not exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer.Donald Zinkoff wanted to stand out and be loved by everyone. Even if he wasn't popular and even if he had some enemies, he never noticed that. He always thought everyone liked him and he was friends with
This book was okay.I didn't hate the book- but I didn't like it that much either. I definitely did not think reading it was boring- like a chore- but still, it wouldn't be something I would read in my free time. I feel like Zinkoff's life is relatable enough, but I find his life... I don't know... kind of- unrealistic. Zinkoff kind of reminds me of Nikki Maxwell from Dork Diaries in a way, except he's... a bit stranger and is bullied for often. Overall, this book was fine. It's probably
zinkoff, The dreamer and simply boy I love him and,It is realy good book for the bedtime day after day to the children :)
Heartwarming, just heartwarming.
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