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Loser Paperback - 2003

by Jerry Spinelli

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Donald Zinkoff is one of the greatest kids you could ever hope to meet. He laughs easily, he likes people, he loves school, he tries to rescue lost girls in blizzards, he talks to old ladies. The only problem is, he's a loser.

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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.

First line

You grow up with a kid but you never really notice him.

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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."

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  • Title Loser
  • Author Jerry Spinelli
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 218
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins, New York, New York
  • Publication date 2003-07-29
  • ISBN 9780060540746 / 0060540745
  • Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.63 x 5.13 x 0.56 in (19.38 x 13.03 x 1.42 cm)
  • Age range 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Reading level 710
  • Themes
    • Topical: Coming of Age
    • Topical: Family
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Schools, Family life
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2001047484
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 11/03/2003, Page 0
  • PW Notes and Reprints, 11/03/2003, Page 77

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