Loser by Jerry Spinelli
By Jerry SpinelliFrom renowned Newbery-winning author Jerry Spinelli comes an incredible story about how not fitting in might just lead to an incredible life. 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-making this a perfect classroom read-and watch his character develop, it becomes impossible not to identify with and root for him through failures and triumphs. Supports the Common Core State Standards
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Book details
- Paperback
- 240 pages
- English
- 0439460794
- 9780439460798
About Jerry Spinelli
when jerry spinelli was a kid, he wanted to grow up to be either a cowboy or a baseball player. lucky for us he became a writer instead.he grew up in rural Read More about Jerry Spinelli
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