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Age Range
9 - 12
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2003-01-01
Page Count
240
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
4th - 7th
ISBN
9780439460798
Lexile
710
Themes
award winners & favorites
friendship
acceptance

Loser

Written by Jerry Spinelli

Loser follows Donald Zinkoff, an enthusiastic and kindhearted boy who doesn't quite fit in with his classmates. While others see his awkwardness and differences as reasons to tease or exclude him, Zinkoff approaches life with joy, determination, and a generous spirit. As he navigates the challenges of elementary school, this heartfelt novel explores friendship, individuality, acceptance, and the importance of staying true to yourself.

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Age Range
9 - 12
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2003-01-01
Page Count
240
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
4th - 7th
ISBN
9780439460798
Lexile
710
Themes
award winners & favorites
friendship
acceptance
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