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