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Loser
(2003, Fiction - School, Written by Jerry Spinelli)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
A moving, funny, lyrical tale with big appeal.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Loser
Parents need to know that the main character is a good-hearted kid who endures cruel treatment from his classmates for being a "loser." The upside is that he's an utterly loveable hero, and there's so much to discuss here that a family, or a class, could spend days talking it over, which is why it's already a favorite with discussion groups.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what it means to be human, and what it means to grow up. It might also be fun to combine a discussion about the book with the screening of a movie about growing up, such as Wide Awake, or one about not growing up, such as Peter Pan.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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Great for tweens 10+
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Good role models
Definately read this book!
this book was so good and an easy to read book, and its just the right length. it makes you realize new things in life and teaches a great lesson! i loved this book!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
loser
it is a verry good book
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
OK
i didn't really enjoy this book
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Not so good
I read this book and I had to practically force myself to finish it. I do not recommend reading "Loser".
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