About the Book: Loser
Just like other kids, Zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to
be like his dad when he grows up. But Zinkoff also raises his hand with all the
wrong answers, trips over his own feet, and falls down with laughter over a word
like "Jabip." Other kids have their own word to describe him, but Zinkoff is too
busy to hear it. He doesnt know hes not like everyone else. And one winter
night, Zinkoffs differences show that any name can someday become "hero."With
some of his finest writing to date and great wit and humor, Jerry Spinelli
creates