Jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. Buy the paperback book loser by jerry spinelli at indigo. While they write in separate rooms of the house, the couple edits and celebrates one anothers work. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Loser by jerry spinelli by christopher horvat on prezi. Jerry spinelli audiobooks download instantly today. Jerry spenelli writes for children and juveniles, actuallyhis target audience are those in middle gradeyet teenagers, young adults, and adults could totally enjoy reading his books. May 01, 2002 with a name like loser, i really expected to hate this book and feel sorry for the main character throughout the entire story. Jerry spinelli books list of books by author jerry spinelli. Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up.
His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his. Who is claudia in the book loser,by jerry spinelli. Jan 08, 2008 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Loser audible audiobook unabridged jerry spinelli author, steve buscemi narrator, harperaudio publisher. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen. You really sympathize and root for him, seeing his quirkiness in an endearing light due to spinellis presentation of zinkoff. With a name like loser, i really expected to hate this book and feel sorry for the main character throughout the entire story.
You hear someone say a name, and somehow you just know thats who the name belongs to, its that kid. What does zinkoff wear his first day of school despite his mother telling him not. Its a must read for people who are having trouble creating friends and feel like the odd one. Written by jerry spinelli, audiobook narrated by steve buscemi. 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. I really liked loser by jerry spinelli and see way it is often read in curriculum in many schools. Jerry spinelli talks about his own childhood and what influenced him to create zinkoff the lead character in his bestselling book, loser.
Donald zinkoff is one of the greatest kids, he laughs easily, he likes people, he loves school, he tries to rescue a little girl from the streets. A novel unit and teacher guide this book unit contains several pieces of information for each chapter. The dms was lucky enough to interview jerry spinelli, author of the middle grade novel loser. The main setting of the story loser by jerry spinelli is in a small, interesting town.
Spinelli, is a kids book, aimed at 8 12 year olds, although i think you need to be a bit older to actually understand it its a very different book there almost doesnt seem to be a plot. The library card by jerry spinelli part one chapters before you read the chapter. Loser study guide contains a biography of jerry spinelli, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Growing up, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball. The protagonist of part i of the library card is mongoose, a rather troubled twelveyearold boy who as the story opens, is busy shoplifting at the local minimart with his pal, weasel. Their six children have given jerry spinelli a plethora of clever material for his writing. If youre writing a loser essay and need some advice, post your jerry spinelli essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday be replaced with hero. Conflict within the story i really enjoyed reading this book, i would definitely recommend it, although it may seem a bit childish the morals portrayed are on point throughout the story. This is the reading of jerry spinelli s book, loser, the first 5 chapters.
I would recommend this book to kids in upper elementary school or middle school students. The story mostly takes place at zinkoffs house, john w. 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. Even when they dont his kindness and positive energy is an inspiration. This is the first jerry spinelli book that my third grade son read and it launched him into reading many other spinelli books such as maniac magee and wringer, also both excellent books. Loser by jerry spinelli overdrive rakuten overdrive. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. So loser is basically about donald zinkoff, which is an exceptional and special kid.
Charging joyously into each day, zinkoff baffles older. Author interview with jerry spinelli ridgefield, ct patch. Okay,im doing this stupid quiz on the book loser, and i need to know who claudia is. The story is written with an omniscient narrator, and even though the plot could focus on the kids that teased zinkoff, it focuses on. Oct, 2009 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life.
The lessons and activities here are designed for a variety of age groups and disciplines. The loser in this book does not have these more commonly accepted gifts of athletic ability or great academic performance. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Literature circle questions use these questions and activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading loser by jerry spinelli.
This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. 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 protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Loser by jerry spinelli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. About this unit this is a common corealigned literature study unit for use with the novel, loser, by newberry awardwinner, jerry spinelli. This book will make you and your child think deeply about how not every child will fit into the mold of what most kids and adults consider popular or successful such as the great athlete or the straight a student.
Recess turns out to be just another name for life as he has always known it chapter 6, a wonderful question, pg. Donald has always dreamed of becoming a mailman like his father and finally in second grade he gets his chance to be one. Loser themes jerry spinelli 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. Jul 29, 2003 jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. Chapters 15 vocabulary for loser, by jerry spinelli learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. A great book to start discussions on differences among groups and accepting peoplechildren with differences. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The town celebrated and his fellow students raced through the streets, but jerry sneaked back home and marked the occasion in his own way. Jerry spinelli audio books, best sellers, author bio. Important vocabulary words are listed, as well as a literal inthetext question and an inferential inyourhead question for students to answer. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and. The losers club by andrew clements, read by chris gebauer audiobook excerpt duration.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Loser is unique, a oneoff, a touching and powerful book about the pull of individuality over the need to fit in. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone else. The book does a great job of creating the main character, donald zinkoff. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes an incredible story about how not fitting in might just lead to an incredible life. Loser by jerry spinelli 9780007143771 lovereading4kids. Spinelli lives with his wife and fellow writer, eileen, in west chester, pennsylvania. Loser jerry spinelli vocabulary flashcards quizlet. Loser by jerry spinelli focuses on donald zinkoff and his travels through school. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday be. His other books include smiles to go, loser, space station seventh grade, who put that hair in my toothbrush.