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Loser by Jerry Spinelli

Loser

by Jerry Spinelli
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  • First Published:
  • May 1, 2002, 224 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Aug 2003, 224 pages
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Rebecca

One of the best books that I have ever read. If you haven't done already, I would recomend reading Loser sometime soon.
Brittne Sheehan

This was an exelent book and I reccomend it to anybody who likes Realistic Fiction.
book_reader

This book is very very good!! Everyone ought to read it.
Sandy Irwin

After reading "The body of Christopher Creed" by Carol Plum-Ucci and "Shattering Glass" by Gail Giles, I wanted a book from the loser's perspective. The next book that I read was perfect - and that book was "Loser." I was able to put myself in Zinkoff's position. This book helped me to think about others, and empathize with people that may not be like myself. An excellent story for kids 4th grade and up.
stevi

this was a great book, in fact all of Jerrys books Are wonderful
Mike Alkalan

good good book
Aislyn

Zinkoff
It's a pretty nice book, appealing to children and adults alike.
Kels

Loser
I think this book was Great! it was interesting and funny and very intriguing! Nice job Jerry! :)

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