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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"Loser is a very appropriate title for the books if of a boy named donald, who is seemingly a nice kid, enjoys going to school, talks to old ladies and laughs. however we soon see that he is a very awkward kid, we learn that donald zinkoff is nice, kind, caring basically a great personality but thats not enough. until fourth grade with his endless giggling and clumsiness and all the other stupid things he does he was pronounced the "loser". and from then he was bullied teased and all sorts of mean things kids did to him and he didnt have many friends. though later he does learn that you must live life with more potential and with more fun. however do not go over board for then you will regret it."
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Wesley (4 out of 5 stars)