Spinelli, Jerry. Loser

Spinelli, Jerry. Loser. HarperTrophy, 2002. [0-06-054074-5]
Donald was excited on his first day of school in first grade. His enthusiasm for school continues through fifth grade in the book. He loves to laugh, is clumsy, and loves words and word play. Most of the kids at school call him a loser, but his family always supports him in whatever he does. In this 218 page book Jerry Spinelli really gets into the head of Donald. The reader experiences the joy, excitement, and disappointment so growing up. This is a fun book to read about a strange kid who get undivided support from his family.