The Loser By Zinkoff Analysis

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Main Charater:
Zinkoff is a kid that is different than others. He is very funny, but can sometimes be introduced as eclectic. He thinks he is like everyone else but others say different. He loves school but sometimes there is obstacles that get in his way. He loves life and is always looking forward. He just wants some friends but no one wants to hangout with the loser. Even when he is a loser he still doesn’t care what people say. He is just a happy person all around.
Setting:
The story mostly takes place at school. He loves school and would even go to school on weekends if he could. However, he does not get the best grades. Sometimes it concludes in C’s and D’s. Also, he does not have many friends. He wants to make friends, but no one wants to be friends with a loser. In addition, he also encounters some problems with other students, teachers, and sometimes himself.
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He makes bad grades and writes very sloppy. Also, he laughs easier, but it is not okay when he laughs during class. In conclusion, all the teachers enjoy having him. Besides all the teachers Zinkoff also encounters things with other students. He hs older students take his belonging. He likes to play soccer, but he ends up going everywhere so they call him “Wild Foot”. Also, he gets called a “loser” because he lost a race at field day. However, he does have problems with himself, he starts to doubt and shame himself. In conclusion, he does have conflicts with himself and others he always end up happy.
Review:
I like the book “Loser” because Zinkoff is a kid that does not care what people think of him. Also, he is enjoying himself and is always happy. He cares about others and will do anything to make someone else happy. I highly recommend this amazing

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