The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 218 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday be replaced with hero. The book is unique among spinellis work in that it is. Loser jerry spinelli paperback harpercollins canada. It could be that jerry spinelli wrote this story to explore the idea of labels and the reasons why kids will cruelly give them to others that they dont understand. It details the growth of donald zinkoff, who is branded a loser by his classmates due to his clumsiness, poor performance in school and athletics, and sometimes clueless enthusiasm. This is the reading of jerry spinellis book, loser, the first 5 chapters. The novel takes the form of the worlds longest letter, in diary form, going from date to date through. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his. Awardwinning childrens book author jerry spinelli was born on february 1, 1941, in norristown, pennsylvania. As readers follow zinkoff from first through sixth grademaking this a perfect classroom readand watch his. The themes of loser include education, societal indifference toward kindness, and the nobility of maintaining ones vision of life. They had a daughter, who married a guy from israel.
He played for the green sox little league team in his hometown of norristown, pennsylvania, and dreamed of one day playing for the major leagues, preferably as shortstop for the new york yankees. Through the use of the omniscient narrator, spinelli builds up to. He and his wife, eileen, also a writer of childrens books, have seven. Once there was a family who ate cheese for dinner every night. Their six children have given jerry spinelli a plethora of clever material for his writing. A graduate of gettysburg college, jerry spinelli spent years working as a magazine editor before his writing career took off. He has written books such as maniac magee and stargirl. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jerry spinelli is the author of maniac magee, winner of the 1991 newbery medal, and wringer, named a newbery honor book in 1998. Loser by jerry spinelli meet your next favorite book. The book is unique among spinellis work in that it is written entirely in the present tense. Loser jerry spinelli paperback harpercollins publishers. Spinelli is best known for his 1990 newbery award winning childrens book, maniac magee.
Oct, 2009 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. His novel, maniac magee, had just won the 1991 newbery medal. Loser 2002, by american author jerry spinelli, is a coming of age novel for young adults. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone else. He is known for such works as maniac magee 1990, wringer 1997 and. Loser by jerry spinelli, 9780060540746, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. While they write in separate rooms of the house, the couple edits and celebrates one anothers work. Jerry spinelli still remembers the sunday night when he was awakened by a phone call. Jerry spinelli biography loser questions and answers the question and answer section for loser is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. He is, in the callous summation of his classmates, a loser. Loser, by jerry spinelli, is one of my favorite fiction novels.
He is known for such works as maniac magee 1990, wringer 1997 and stargirl 2000. He laughs easily, he likes people, he loves school, he tries to rescue lost girls in. This is a book we wrote about the summer we turned eleven and jake ditched. Along the way i married another childrens writer, eileen spinelli, and from our six kids have come a number of stories. Apr 23, 2014 this is the reading of jerry spinellis book, loser, the first 5 chapters. Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text e. Loser is a coming of age young adult novel first published in 2002 by american author jerry spinelli. Do you think that the winners in the book are always the best. Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. If you have other read aloud suggestionsrequests or want to see other content from meet me in the middle.
Spinelli described this event, and the description eventually turned in to the story line for his first published novel entitled space station seventh grade. Jerry spinelli is an author of fiction for young adults. The main setting of the story loser by jerry spinelli is in a small, interesting town. Jerry spinelli creates a story about a boys individuality surpassing the need to fit in and the genuine importance of failure. Apr 15, 2019 awardwinning childrens book author jerry spinelli was born on february 1, 1941, in norristown, pennsylvania. Beloved author jerry spinelli has written another perfectly ontarget, humorous, and brilliant story about the struggles of growing up and discovering who you are. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his reallife experience as a father of six children.
Donald finds having fun to be more important than winning the game. Growing up, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball. American author of childrens and youngadult novels, jerry spinelli was born on february 1, 1941, in norristown, pennsylvania, united states of america. Because the whole first part of the book is good, but it doesnt have to do with the rest of the book. If i tell the story, i wont have the the story go like this. Donald zinkoff is one of the greatest kids you could ever hope to meet. Loser, by jerry spinelli, follows the life throughout grade school of a boy named donald zinkoff, who has a hard time achieving success in anything he does, yet proves to be very successful at being a good person.
Jerry spinelli is one of the most gifted story tellers in. But zinkoff also raises his hand with all the wrong answers, trips. Once again, newbery medalwinning author jerry spinelli uses great wit and humor to create the unique story of zinkoff as he travels from first through sixth grades. The story mostly takes place at zinkoffs house, john w. Sep 06, 2018 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Jerry spinelli books, author biography, and reading level. Pdf loser book by jerry spinelli free download 218 pages. Jul 29, 2003 jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. The end of jerry spinelli s book loser is that gary hobin and two of his friends find out that zinkoff was looking for claudia for 7 hours. Loser by jerry spinelli chapters 1921 summary and analysis.
From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story. Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants t. 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 ja. The noted novelist and childrens author jerry spinelli, born on the 1st february, 1941 at norristown in pennsylvania, united states, is best known for his specialized novels intended towards readers in their early adolescence. Books similar to loser meet your next favorite book. His wellknown books include his space station seventh grade 1982, the 1991 newbery medal winning maniac magee, the newbery honorwinning 1998 novel wringer, the 2000. Spinelli lives with his wife and fellow writer, eileen, in west chester, pennsylvania. He went to gettysburg college and johns hopkins university. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read loser. Loser study guide contains a biography of jerry spinelli, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and. Satterfield elementary school, and in zinkoffs neighborhood. Jerry spinellis imagination flew one night when one of his six children ate fried chicken that was being saved for the following day.
Stories of children and war edited by jennifer armstrong midnight predator, amelia atwaterrhodes to carl francis, who has danced on the scoreboard 1. Stargirl, jerry spinelli falling from fire, teena booth holes, louis sachar dr. Jan 24, 2011 jerry spinelli still remembers the sunday night when he was awakened by a phone call. The end of jerry spinellis book loser is that gary hobin and two of his friends find out that zinkoff was looking for claudia for 7 hours. Popular childrens book author jerry spinelli has written numerous novels, including maniac magee, loser, stargirl and jake and lily. Franklins island, ann halam counting stars, david almond island boyz. The main characters of this realistic fiction, fiction story are. Jerry spinelli audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Spinelli follows him from early childhood through middle school. The first edition of the novel was published in may 1st 2002, and was written by jerry spinelli. Why do you think jerry spinelli wrote a story about a loser. Jeffrey and molly, who are always fighting, have been especially helpful. 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. This study guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of loser. He and his wife, eileen, also a writer of childrens books, have seven children. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. One day, for example, i read a story about a girl who competed on her high school. Jerry spinelli books list of books by author jerry spinelli. His other books include smiles to go, loser, space station seventh grade, who put that hair in my toothbrush.
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