From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. 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. While they write in separate rooms of the house, the couple edits and celebrates one anothers work. Spinelli lives with his wife and fellow writer, eileen, in west chester, pennsylvania. 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. Loser by jerry spinelli overdrive rakuten overdrive. The losers club by andrew clements, read by chris gebauer audiobook excerpt duration. Satterfield elementary school or monroe middle school.
So loser is basically about donald zinkoff, which is an exceptional and special kid. Satterfield elementary school, and in zinkoffs neighborhood. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his. Jerry spinelli audio books, best sellers, author bio.
The loser in this book does not have these more commonly accepted gifts of athletic ability or great academic performance. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A novel unit and teacher guide this book unit contains several pieces of information for each chapter. 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. Donald has always dreamed of becoming a mailman like his father and finally in second grade he gets his chance to be one. Loser jerry spinelli vocabulary flashcards quizlet.
Jul 29, 2003 jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. Recess turns out to be just another name for life as he has always known it chapter 6, a wonderful question, pg. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Loser by jerry spinelli focuses on donald zinkoff and his travels through school. 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. Loser is unique, a oneoff, a touching and powerful book about the pull of individuality over the need to fit in. 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. Jerry spinelli talks about his own childhood and what influenced him to create zinkoff the lead character in his bestselling book, loser. Loser, by jerry spinelli, is one of my favorite fiction novels.
The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. The lessons and activities here are designed for a variety of age groups and disciplines. What does zinkoff wear his first day of school despite his mother telling him not. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone else. I really liked loser by jerry spinelli and see way it is often read in curriculum in many schools. 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. Jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. Loser by jerry spinelli by christopher horvat on prezi.
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. Donald zinkoff cant sit still, cant stop laughing, falls over his own feet, adores school and silly words and his family, is prone to throwing up due to a defective stomach valve, is impervious to peer pressure, and never frets about being perennially last in any competition just as hes last in the alphabet. Loser by jerry spinelli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Loser audible audiobook unabridged jerry spinelli author, steve buscemi narrator, harperaudio publisher.
You really sympathize and root for him, seeing his quirkiness in an endearing light due to spinellis presentation of zinkoff. Charging joyously into each day, zinkoff baffles older. 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. The main setting of the story loser by jerry spinelli is in a small, interesting town. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen. Loser by jerry spinelli 9780007143771 lovereading4kids. Even when they dont his kindness and positive energy is an inspiration. The story is written with an omniscient narrator, and even though the plot could focus on the kids that teased zinkoff, it focuses on zinkoffs positive attitudes despite his peers, instead. 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 audiobooks download instantly today. I would recommend this book to kids in upper elementary school or middle school students. The library card by jerry spinelli part one chapters before you read the chapter. Its a must read for people who are having trouble creating friends and feel like the odd one. 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. A great book to start discussions on differences among groups and accepting peoplechildren with differences. Written by jerry spinelli, audiobook narrated by steve buscemi. 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. Their six children have given jerry spinelli a plethora of clever material for his writing.
Author interview with jerry spinelli ridgefield, ct patch. You hear someone say a name, and somehow you just know thats who the name belongs to, its that kid. With a name like loser, i really expected to hate this book and feel sorry for the main character throughout the entire story. The dms was lucky enough to interview jerry spinelli, author of the middle grade novel loser. This is the reading of jerry spinelli s book, loser, the first 5 chapters. Literature circle questions use these questions and activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading 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.
Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. The book does a great job of creating the main character, donald zinkoff. The story mostly takes place at zinkoffs house, john w. Loser study guide contains a biography of jerry spinelli, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Oct, 2009 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Chapters 15 vocabulary for loser, by jerry spinelli learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. The story is written with an omniscient narrator, and even though the plot could focus on the kids that teased zinkoff, it focuses on. About this unit this is a common corealigned literature study unit for use with the novel, loser, by newberry awardwinner, jerry spinelli. 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.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Growing up, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball. 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. 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. Jerry spinelli discovered his calling in 1957 when his high school football team won a big game. 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. 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. Who is claudia in the book loser,by jerry spinelli. Feb 25, 2010 who is claudia in the book loser,by jerry spinelli. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday be. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes an incredible story about how not fitting in might just lead to an incredible life. Buy the paperback book loser by jerry spinelli at indigo.