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SENKAWA TOMOO (千川 ともお, born 1955) is a Japanese writer. |
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His real name is EGASHIRA SHOICHI/江頭省一. |
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Founder of the Asia Kobo Editorial Office, a book publication related to Angkor Wat, Cambodia. |
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"SENKAWA TOMOO" is a pen name. |
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{{short description|2003 novel by Jerry Spinelli}} |
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"SENKAWA" is a simplified version of the birthplace river "CHITOSE River千歳川/CHIKUGO River筑後川". |
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Born in Fukuoka Prefecture. |
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| name = Loser |
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「千川」is SHORT WAY/ABBREVIATION of 「千歳川/CHIKUGO River筑後川」. |
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| author = [[Jerry Spinelli]] |
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| language = English |
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| country = United States |
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| genre = Novel, [[Realistic Fiction]] |
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Career[edit] |
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| publisher = [[HarperCollins]] |
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| isbn = 0-06-054074-5 |
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| image = Loser by Jerri Spinelli (cover).jpg |
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| caption= Book cover of ''Loser'', by Jerry Spinelli. |
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| release_date = July 29, 2003 |
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| media_type = Print ([[Hardcover|hardback]] & [[paperback]]) |
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| pages = 218 (first edition hardcover) |
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| oclc= 47996204 |
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'''''Loser''''' is a [[:Category:children's novels|children’s novel]] by [[Jerry Spinelli]], first published in 2002 by Joanna Cotler, an imprint of [[HarperCollins|Harper Collins Books]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Loser |url=https://www.goodreads.com/work/963222-loser |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=Goodreads |language=en}}</ref> It portrays the growth of Zinkoff, a boy who is considered "stupid" by his classmates due to his clumsiness, poor performance in school and athletics, and sometimes, clueless enthusiasm. |
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SENKAWA TOMOO |
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Born 1955 |
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Fukuoka Japan |
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Alma mater |
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Occupation Tokyo METROPOLITAN univ. |
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WRITER |
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This book is unique among Spinelli's works as it is written entirely in the [[present tense]].<ref>[https://openlibrary.org/books/OL3952084M/Loser Loser (2002 edition) | Open Library]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Loser |url=https://www.goodreads.com/work/963222-loser |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=Goodreads |language=en}}</ref> |
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Notable achievements Cambodian Modern Economy, Reconstruction Cambodian Railways, Wheels and Everyday Life, Civil War Education, Tracking Ancient Angkor Wat Ruins |
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Important works 「Cambodia Inside Phnom Penh」1994、 |
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「INSIDE Cambodia」1999 |
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In the previous year of unified Germany, he was admitted to study at several universities, including the University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, and other economic universities. |
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Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan University/東京都立大学 Faculty of Economics / Tokyo Metropolitan University. |
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Serialized in an overseas information magazine published by an aviation newspaper. |
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Reporter for the Bangkok Weekly Report, Thailand. |
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Intermittent coverage of Southeast Asia. |
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In his youth, he embarked on a world tour. |
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Ushuaia in Argentina, the southernmost point of the earth, reaches the platform of the train station. |
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Along the way, he obtained permission to study in the former East Germany through the Hungarian Ministry of Education. |
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However, the application period took about 6 months, and I gave up studying abroad. |
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Realized overland traverse to Africa and South America, and hot-blooded crossing from Spain to India. |
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Published in the Philippines and Luzon Island tour, former Soviet Trans-Siberian Railway trip, North American trip, etc. from aviation newspaper information magazines. |
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Engaged in reporting on a language school in Los Angeles for an aviation newspaper. |
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In addition, after obtaining a working holiday visa to Australia, he traveled around Australia. |
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Traveled around Taiwan and appeared on RKB Mainichi Broadcasting's "Smash!!11". |
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He is involved in non-fiction works that he has seen and heard in the field, as well as travelogue journalism works that he has experienced in person. |
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== Accolades == |
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Appearances[edit] |
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It was nominated for the 2004-05 [[Mark Twain Readers Award]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Mark Twain Award: Master List |url=https://cdn.ymaws.com/masl.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/mark_twain/mark_twain_master_winner_lis.pdf |publisher=Children's Services Office, Mid-Continent Public Library |access-date=15 December 2023 |date=September 2007}}</ref> |
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Radio[edit] |
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==Plot== |
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Smash!! 11, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting/RKB毎日放送, Fukuoka Japan 1976. |
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Loser is a young adult novel narrated by Donald Zinkoff, an eccentric and enthusiastic elementary school student. Donald marches to the beat of his own drum, often oblivious to social norms. While his classmates brand him as a "loser," Donald remains positive and finds joy in the simple things. |
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The story follows Donald through his elementary school years, specifically his time from grade 1 to 5, highlighting his experiences with classmates, teachers, and his supportive family. He faces challenges like being ostracized by his peers, struggling to excel in traditional ways, and dealing with bullies. |
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Sources and footnotes[edit] |
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Despite the difficulties, Donald maintains his optimistic outlook and embraces life's experiences, both successes and failures. The narrative reaches a turning point in middle school when an unexpected event casts Donald in the role of an unlikely hero. |
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1.^ "Self-proclaimed 'Japanese Travolta' Goes to the Philippine Countryside" Showa 53 / 1978 Big Holiday / Big Holiday View Aviation Newspaper/航空新聞社. |
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2.^ "TRANSSIBERIA Diary" Showa 53 / 1978 Big Holiday / Big Holiday view Aviation newspaper/航空新聞社. |
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3.^ "KHAOSAN Guest House to Guest House" "Making a guesthouse" 1991/5/13 ~ 19Retrieved Bangkok Weekly Report/バンコク週報. |
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4.^ "Workers and travelers" Retrieved May 20 ~ 26, 1991 Bangkok SHUHO/バンコク週報. |
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5.^ "Scenery of KHAOSAN" 1991/5/27~6/1 Retrieved Bangkok SHUHO/バンコク週報. |
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6.^ "MULTI―GROUP phenomenon and small-group phenomenon" Retrieved June 3~9, 1991 Bangkok SHUHO/バンコク週報. |
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7.^ "Connecting Mae Sai and TACHILEIK" Retrieved February 1993 Bangkok SHUHO/バンコク週報. |
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8.^ "Rusty Mandalay beer was 30 baht" Retrieved February 1993 Bangkok SHUHO/バンコク週報. |
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9.^ "Pure Life and Culture Space" Retrieved 1993 Bangkok SHUHO/バンコク週報. |
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10.^ "The town where Sawasdee and MENGARAPA come and go" Retrieved 1993 Bangkok SHUHO/バンコク週報. |
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11.^|Bibliographic DETAILS|INSIDE Cambodia Nagoya City TSURUMAI Central Library Collection Search 1999. |
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12.^|Bibliographic DETAILS|FAST run! South Line Railway Cambodia Okinawa City Library Collection Search 2016. |
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13.^|Bibliographic DETAILS|PASSION GATTANGOTTON North Line Railway Trial Run Cambodia Iwate Prefectural Library Collection Search 2018. |
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14.^|Bibliographic DETAILS|ANGKOR Wat improvised unfinished sketch Cambodia Nagasaki Prefectural Nagasaki Library / OMURA City Library Collection Search 2006. |
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15.^|Bibliographic DETAILS|YABA! Heat "DORU" in Cambodia Hiroshima Prefectural Library Collection Search 2018. |
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16.^|Bibliographic DETAILS|INSIDE Cambodia Asia Kobo Editorial Office, National Diet Library Search, 1999. |
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17.^|Bibliographic DETAILS|FOUR Faces God Angkor Wat Cambodia Osaka City Library 2020. |
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18.^|Bibliographic INFORMATION|PASSION Border Station! Cambodia Sakai City Library Collection Search 2019. |
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19.^|Bibliographic INFORMATION|PASSION GATTANGOTTON North Line Railway Trial Run Cambodia Sapporo City Library Collection Search 2018. |
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20.^|Bibliographic INFORMATION|DREAM drifting Cambodia Hokkaido Library Collection Search 2011. |
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21.^ UEMURA Memorial Foundation UEMURA Adventure Museum/植村冒険館 Open Shelves Book Super Sightseeing Adventure Angkor Wat Road Exit 2010. |
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22.^ "Weekly New Publication All Points Guide" Library Distribution Center www.trc.co.jp No. 1125 May 11, 1999. No. 2085 November 6, 2017. No. 2120 July 23, 2019. No. 2148 February 18, 2020. |
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23.^ "General Catalogue of Japan Books" www.jbp.or.jp 2010. |
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24.^ "NICHIGAI Associates/日外アソシエーツ Japan Author Name Catalog" 1999 / 2000. |
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25.^ Library New Arrivals (November 2016)-Japan Foundation Rapid Run! Southern Line Railway Cambodia 2016. |
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26.^ Royal Honorary Consulate of Cambodia in Osaka List of Cambodia-related books INSIDE Cambodia 1999. |
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Loser is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of self-acceptance, resilience, and the importance of finding your own path. Through Donald's journey, Spinelli celebrates the value of individuality and the power of a positive attitude. |
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27.^ "NICHIGAI Associates/日外アソシエーツ Japan Author Name Catalog" 1999 / 2000. |
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28.^ Library New Arrivals (November 2016)-Japan Foundation Rapid Run! Southern Line Railway Cambodia 2016. |
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29.^ Royal Honorary Consulate of Cambodia in Osaka List of Cambodia-related books INSIDE Cambodia 1999. |
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30.^|Bibliographic INFORMATION|PASSION Border Railway Station! Cambodia Tokyo Metropolitan Library Collection Search 2019. |
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31.^|Bibliographic INFORMATION|MACHI CAMBODIA 1 Fukuoka City General Library Collection Search 2011. |
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32.^|Bibliographic INFORMATION|PASSION GATTANGOTTON North Line Railway Trial Run Cambodia Fukuoka Prefectural Library Collection Search 2018. |
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33.^|Bibliographic DETAILS|MEDICAL examination Cambodia medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, midwifery Cambodia Asia Kobo Editorial Office National Diet Library Search 2020. |
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34.^|Bibliographic DETAILS|REAL ESTATEIZATION? Former refugee camp village Cambodia Asia Kobo Editorial Office National Diet Library Search 2020. |
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35.^|Bibliographic DETAILS|CAMBODIA going on a minefield uneven road Asia Kobo Editorial Office National Diet Library Search 2020. |
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36.^ "3000 books on international problems in the 21st century-conflict, ethnicity, human rights" NICHIGAI Associates/日外アソシエーツ. |
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37.^ "'University Education' Related Book Catalog 2006-2021-"The Graduate School of Learning" is now" NICHIGAI Associates/日外アソシエーツ. |
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38.^ "Asian / African Related Books Catalogue 1999-2003" NICHIGAI Associates/日外アソシエーツ. |
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39.^ "Catalogue of Modern History Books 45/99 2 International Affairs / Diplomacy" NICHIGAI associates/日外アソシエーツ. |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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[[Category:2002 American novels]] |
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External links[edit] |
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[[Category:American young adult novels]] |
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[[Category:Novels by Jerry Spinelli]] |
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Japan journalists | Japan magazine editors | Person involved in the publication of Japan | Founder of Japan company | Born in 1955 | Living people | People from Fukuoka Prefecture | People from Tokyo Metropolitan University |
Revision as of 00:34, 8 April 2024
Author | Jerry Spinelli |
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Language | English |
Genre | Novel, Realistic Fiction |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | July 29, 2003 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Pages | 218 (first edition hardcover) |
ISBN | 0-06-054074-5 |
OCLC | 47996204 |
Loser is a children’s novel by Jerry Spinelli, first published in 2002 by Joanna Cotler, an imprint of Harper Collins Books.[1] It portrays the growth of Zinkoff, a boy who is considered "stupid" by his classmates due to his clumsiness, poor performance in school and athletics, and sometimes, clueless enthusiasm.
This book is unique among Spinelli's works as it is written entirely in the present tense.[2][3]
Accolades
It was nominated for the 2004-05 Mark Twain Readers Award.[4]
Plot
Loser is a young adult novel narrated by Donald Zinkoff, an eccentric and enthusiastic elementary school student. Donald marches to the beat of his own drum, often oblivious to social norms. While his classmates brand him as a "loser," Donald remains positive and finds joy in the simple things.
The story follows Donald through his elementary school years, specifically his time from grade 1 to 5, highlighting his experiences with classmates, teachers, and his supportive family. He faces challenges like being ostracized by his peers, struggling to excel in traditional ways, and dealing with bullies.
Despite the difficulties, Donald maintains his optimistic outlook and embraces life's experiences, both successes and failures. The narrative reaches a turning point in middle school when an unexpected event casts Donald in the role of an unlikely hero.
Loser is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of self-acceptance, resilience, and the importance of finding your own path. Through Donald's journey, Spinelli celebrates the value of individuality and the power of a positive attitude.
References
- ^ "Loser". Goodreads. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ Loser (2002 edition) | Open Library
- ^ "Loser". Goodreads. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ^ "Mark Twain Award: Master List" (PDF). Children's Services Office, Mid-Continent Public Library. September 2007. Retrieved 15 December 2023.