Jerry spinelli is the author of maniac magee, winner of the 1991 newbery medal, and wringer, named a newbery honor book in 1998. Jerry spinellis books are often hilarious and thrilling, while also emotional and true. The collection includes manuscripts 19612003 as well as other. Loser, by jerry spinelli, follows the life throughout grade school of a boy named donald zinkoff, who has a hard time achieving success in anything he does, yet proves to be very successful at being a good person. The novel follows the protagonist, donald zinkoff, through his early. Loser is a great story about learning how being different can be a burden and a joy. Presumably if loser makes one child view a different kid as a threedimensional character, spinelli will consider his book.
See the progress your students make while they are reading. His latest novel, stargirl, was a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. Stargirl by jerry spinelli stargirl is a very thought provoking book. Class set of jerry spinellis wringer donorschoose project. Penn webb said new kid is from a happy family of flickertails, by which he means he and his parents are from north dakota. May 01, 2002 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. He played for the green sox little league team in his hometown of norristown, pennsylvania, and dreamed of one day playing for the major leagues, preferably as shortstop for the new york yankees. His novel, maniac magee, had just won the 1991 newbery medal. Jerry spinelli was born in norristown, pennsylvania. Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of. Growing up, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone.
With a name like loser, i really expected to hate this book and feel sorry for the main character throughout the entire story. The book is unique among spinelli s work in that it is. His wellknown books include his space station seventh grade 1982, the 1991 newbery medal winning maniac magee, the newbery honorwinning 1998 novel wringer, the 2000. Once again, newbery medalwinning author jerry spinelli uses great wit and humor to create the unique story of zinkoff as he travels from first through sixth grades. Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. Donald zinkoff cant sit still, cant stop laughing, falls over his own feet, adores school and silly words and his family, is prone to throwing up due to a defective stomach valve, is impervious to peer pressure, and never frets about being perennially last in any competition just as hes last in the alphabet.
Stargirl movie tiein edition by jerry spinelli, paperback. When he was in second grade, he dressed up in a cowboy outfit one day and headed off to school, sporting golden cap pistols and spurs on his boots. His fifth book, about a yearold boy, was embraced by childrens publishers, so he feels he accidentally became a childrens book author. He goes from the goofy kid to the one no one wants on his or her team. Zinkoff, as he is called through most of the book, is a cheerful and loving boy who.
Spinelli, jerry 1941personalborn february 1, 1941, in norristown, pa. Jerry spinelli still remembers the sunday night when he was awakened by a phone call. Jerry spinelli author jimmy liao artist 2010 mama seetons whistle jerry spinelli author leuyen pham artist 2015 theres a girl in my hammerlock. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Spinelli lives with his wife and fellow writer, eileen, in west chester, pennsylvania. Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. Jerry spinelli gives his readers a careful, at times humorous, portrait of a kid who is only special to his family, and scatters penetrating insights into. He and his wife, eileen, also a writer of childrens books, have seven. Sharon creech is the author of the newbery medal winner walk two moons and the newbery honor book the wanderer. Six years ago, i happened across the novel wringer, written by jerry spinelli. The themes of loser include education, societal indifference toward kindness, and the nobility of maintaining ones vision of life. Satterfield elementary school, and in zinkoffs neighborhood.
Book 1 jerry spinelli author 2014 today i will jerry spinelli author eileen spinelli author 2014 jason and marceline space station seventh grade series. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons. Loser by jerry spinelli novel study questions by laura. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal, and stargirl, a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. I checked on and i couldnt find a movie called loser based on the book by jerry spinelli. I was so excited about the potential life lessons that my students might learn from this novel that i bought a class set. His latest novel, stargirl, was a new york times bestseller and.
Its a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. It details the growth of donald zinkoff, who is branded a loser by his classmates due to his clumsiness, poor performance in school and athletics, and sometimes clueless enthusiasm. Designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. Loser study guide contains a biography of jerry spinelli, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and. Hoping for snow days, wanting to be his dad when he. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday be replaced with hero. The author, jerry spinelli has an amazing voice throughout it. Donald finds having fun to be more important than winning the game. Take our free loser quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Jan 24, 2011 jerry spinelli still remembers the sunday night when he was awakened by a phone call. Theres a new girl at mica high, but no one seems to know much about her. Charging joyously into each day, zinkoff baffles older. The book is unique among spinellis work in that it is.
What is the plot of the book loser bby jerry spineli. Loser 2002, by american author jerry spinelli, is a coming of age novel for young adults. But zinkoff also raises his hand with all the wrong answers, trips. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Presumably if loser makes one child view a different kid as a threedimensional character, spinelli will consider his book successful. He is best known for maniac magee, stargirl and wringer. Spinelli, is a kids book, aimed at 8 12 year olds, although i think you need to be a bit older to actually understand it its a very different book there almost doesnt seem to be a plot. He went to gettysburg college and johns hopkins university. The book is about a young boy who struggles with peer pressure and wanting to fit in with the in crowd. Loser, by jerry spinelli, is one of my favorite fiction novels. Jerry spinelli at library of congress authorities, with 31 catalog records.
Loser by jerry spinelli novel study questions by laura mccall. Crash is the toughest 6yearold in town, and the last thing he needs is some new kid being all nice to him for no reason. Her other work includes the novels hate that cat, the castle corona, replay, heartbeat, granny torrelli makes. Zinkoff is like all kids running, playing, riding his bike. In 1991, he won the newbery award for maniac magee, and in 1998, wringer was named a newbery honor book. He runs a little too slow, laughs a little too loud, and, due to an upside down valve in his stomach, throws up way too often. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Their neighborhood includes their house, poppys house, devons park, and much more.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Their six children have given jerry spinelli a plethora of clever material for his writing. Vocabulary words for chapters 6 9 of jerry spinellis novel loser. In this lesson, you will get to learn about some of the many honors and awards that were. Jerry spinelli books list of books by author jerry spinelli. Jerry spinellis memoir, knots in my yoyo string, makes it clear that he has always had a knack for drawing attention to himself. Loser, by jerry spinelli, follows the life throughout grade school of a boy named donald zinkoff, who has a hard time. Free loser worksheets and literature unit for teachers. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen.
Like if you read it, you can just know that this book is by jerry spinelli without reading the cover. Home jerry news events books teachers faqs email designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. Spinelli described this event, and the description eventually turned in to the story line for his first published novel entitled space station seventh grade. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story. As he gets older, the other children begin to notice. The one who uses all the cookie dough to bake one giant snickerdoodle for his new nextdoor neighbor. Loser is an unusual book, because it does not just describe. Loser by jerry spinelli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Jerry spinellis imagination flew one night when one of his six children ate fried chicken that was being saved for the following day. Loser, by jerry spinelli, follows the life throughout grade school of a boy. Hes the kid who wears the threefoottall giraffe hat on his first day of school. Oct, 2009 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Loser quiz jerry spinelli this study guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of loser. Jan 07, 20 i checked on and i couldnt find a movie called loser based on the book by jerry spinelli. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal. Jerry spinelli book report project by rita shuster plot setting jerry spinelli the main setting is jake and lilys neighborhood. The story mostly takes place at zinkoffs house, john w. A modern classic from newbery medalist jerry spinelli.
Jerry spinelli book report project by rita shuster on prezi. As he did in stargirl, newbery medalwinning author jerry spinelli again explores the cruelty of a student body and how it does and doesnt affect one student, pure of spirit. Authors with similar writing style to jerry spinelli. Loser is a coming of age young adult novel first published in 2002 by american author jerry spinelli. Each chapter or group of chapters has a set of vocabulary words, 48 comprehension questions meant for discussion, and one journal prompt for written comprehension. The main setting of the story loser by jerry spinelli is in a small, interesting town. Crashs best friend, football player, and bullies penn penn webb. Spinelli is best known for his 1990 newbery award winning childrens book, maniac magee. Loser by jerry spinelli meet your next favorite book. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on loser by jerry spinelli. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone else. Jerry spinelli s memoir, knots in my yoyo string, makes it clear that he has always had a knack for drawing attention to himself. All they know is that she used to be homeschooled, and that she goes by stargirl. Book 2 jerry spinelli author 2014 the bathwater gang bathwater gang series book 1 jerry spinelli author 2014 i can be anything.
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