Donald is the eternal optimist - a delight. He thinks when they don't pick him for their team, oh well, maybe tomorrow. He thinks when they cheer and jeer him, that they like him. But Donald is blissfully unaware of this. His classmates think he is bonkers, a bit of a problem, a loser. It sometimes gives people the wrong impression. It sometimes gets him into trouble at school. His happiness leads to laughter - loud laughter. Donald's main problem is his happiness his enthusiasm - particularly for school where he arrives early every day. Though, having a name beginning with Z does cause him lots of problems, not least making him last to be called for everything. Loser is unique, a one-off, a touching and powerful book about the pull of individuality over the need to fit in…ĭonald Zinkoff has a problem. Dimensions: 7.63in - 5.13in - 0.56in - 0.From the author of STARGIRL, a powerful novel of a young boy who is like all kids, yet unlike all kids.As readers follow Zinkoff from first through sixth grade, it becomes impossible not to identify with and root for him through failures and triumphs. 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. 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. This classic book is perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Carl Hiaasen. From renowned Newbery-winning author Jerry Spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life.
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