it is a verry good book
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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.
updated 07.04.08
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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Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 8 and give itloser
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
OK
i didn't really enjoy this book
Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title on for age 9 and give itNot so good
I read this book and I had to practically force myself to finish it. I do not recommend reading "Loser".
- Lives in MassachusettsI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Wonderful!
This book made me cry.It had a wonderful message. It is a must read!
- Lives in North CarolinaI rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Great Read Aloud
As a fifth grade teacher I think this is a GREAT read aloud. It deals with growing up, fitting in, and loving yourself. You can't go wrong.
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