Loser

Famous Newbery-winning novelist Jerry Spinelli shares a moving tale about how defying expectations may result in an amazing life. For those who like Carl Hiaasen and Gordon Korman, this classic novel is ideal.

Zinkoff enjoys riding his bike, looks forward to snow days, and aspires to be like his dad when he grows up, just like other kids. However, Zinkoff also stumbles over his own feet, raises his hand with all the incorrect answers, and collapses in laughter at a term like "Jabip."

Zinkoff is too busy to hear the words other youngsters use to describe him. He is unaware that he is unique from everyone else. Furthermore, Zinkoff's distinctions demonstrate one wintry evening that a name might one day become a "hero."

Jerry Spinelli crafts a narrative about a boy's originality conquering the urge to fit in and the true significance of failure using some of his best writing to date, wonderful wit, and comedy. Following Zinkoff from first through sixth grade makes it hard for readers not to feel a connection to him and support him through setbacks and victories.

The ideal book for a school.