This is a great novel to accompany a study of Try a free sample of the novel study for Loser See what people are saying about the Loser Novel Study by The Teaching Bank! And one winter night, Zinkoff’s differences show that any name can someday become “hero.” He doesn’t know he’s not like everyone else. Other kids have their own word to describe him, but Zinkoff is too busy to hear it. 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.” Just like other kids, Zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. Loser was first published in 2002 and was nominated for the Mark Twain Award. The story is an endearing one about perseverance despite the odds told with humor and heart. This is a wonderful book to use for a novel study, literature circles, book clubs, or individual study in the classroom or home school. Loser written by Newbery Award-winning author, Jerry Spinelli, is a powerful tale about how not fitting in may lead to an incredible life.
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