Loser
By Jerry Spinelli
- Release Date: 2009-10-13
- Genre: Social Issues in Kids Fiction
Description
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.
Reviews
A wacky story
4By usetolovethisappWhen I first read this book, I didn’t really like it, but it started to get better.Extraordinary
5By ŁośerI’m not a writer but a reader but, I have to say that this book is extraordinary. I very much enjoy the strange problems of the nine year old boy.i do know this isn’t the best review but I just had to let people know of the talent in this bookHad potential
2By kitkat51697I had to read Loser for a school project, thought it would be pretty good.Unfortunately I was disappointed. Reason 1: the characters didn’t feel like they had a point to the story especially his classmates. For example, what was the point of Andrew??? He moved away and then came back for one chapter, said two words and no one ever talked about him again. I felt like a lot of the characters were useless to the plot: Also SPOILERS::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: When Claudia got lost I honestly didn’t care because I felt no emotional connection to any of the characters, Claudia could of died and I wouldn’t have been sad. Reason 2: The book had NO PLOT! There was no storyline it was just something random each chapter. Also pretty much nothing happened. Each chapter was: Kids think Donald is weird and a loser, Donald doesn’t care. T.L.D.R: Loser is a book with pointless characters and no plot. I don’t recommend reading...Don't Read
1By Puppy_lover_600Everyone who I know who has read this book has agreed that the book is terrible. It has no plot, it is stupid. I recommend not reading it.😢
5By 💩turd😭😭😭😭😭😭Worst book ever
1By bradykesselI don't know what it is, but Jerry Spinelli does not write entertaining books. THIS WAS HIS WORST. Don't read this book, and I wish I could rate this 0 starsLoser
5By Ice skater 07Such a good book! I loved it and would recommend it to many others. Really inspiring story, Jerry.Loser
5By The failure 0422This book is awesome!!! I love the plot and storyline!!!😄😄😄😄😄😄😃😃🏡So far this is a sad but good book
5By JohnnyBoy203I'm on page 127 or close to that and it is a sad but good bookNo
1By Old shmanI don't reccomend this book, I've red some other books by Jerry spinelli but this one is far by the worst