This book was very well written. It was about a kid named Donald Zinkoff and his childhood. It was a very sad book because he didn't have friends and if he did he didn't have them for long. Everyone thougt that he was messed up because he loved school.
Loser by Jerry Spinelli, Eileen Spinelli (Editor), Joanna Cotler (Editor)
By Eileen Spinelli (Editor), Joanna Cotler (Editor) by Jerry Spinelli
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 5 | U | 4.3 | 36204 |
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.
Publisher: by Jerry Spinelli, Eileen Spinelli (Editor), Joanna Cotler (Editor)
Published on 7/12/2009
Binding: Paperback
Book Reviews (53)
the book has a lot of crazy events to make the book interesting i recommend it highly like when Claudia (a little girl in the book) got lost in a snow storm
I think it would be a good book that is why I chose to read this book and I thought it would be instersting to me.
i really like when zinkoff says YAHOO
Level V
this book was great. Every five seconds it would get something out of me. ex: cough, scream, disgust, laughs, and more
id really like to read this book my friends read it in a reading group and loved it they said that it was the best book ever but it seems appealing to me.so id love to read it
This is sad but I liked it.Donald Zinkoff is funny kid haha.Recommended for youngers
I love this book the author's books are very moving. When he writes a book hetakes a real life problem and puts it ina book so everybody can relate to it.
Personally i love Jerry Spinelli because he takes real life topics, so when he writes a book everybody can relate to it. this is my favorite book so far.