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'''''Loser''''' is a children’s novel by [[Jerry Spinelli]], first published in 2002. It portrays the growth of Zinkoff, 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]].<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> |
'''''Loser''''' is a children’s novel by [[Jerry Spinelli]], first published in 2002 by Joanna Cotler, an imprint of Harper Collins Books. It portrays the growth of Zinkoff, 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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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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== Accolades == |
== Accolades == |
Revision as of 14:14, 5 February 2023
Author | Jerry Spinelli |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Novel, Realistic Fiction |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | July 29, 2003 |
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. It portrays the growth of Zinkoff, 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.[1][2]
Accolades
It was nominated for the 2004-05 Mark Twain Award.[3]
References
- ^ Loser (2002 edition) | Open Library
- ^ "Loser". Goodreads. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ^ Mark Twain Reader Award