![]() And most of all, his parents, and sister, Polly, who love him to bits and will always be there to support him.The novel offers snapshots of Donald's life as he progresses through his first year in school, to his graduation to High School. Throughout his school life there are people that recognize his individuality and admire him two of his teachers the old lady he 'delivers' mail too Claudia, the little girl who lives down the road, always on a harness, in case she runs away The Waiting Man - still waiting after thirty years for his son to return from Vietnam. ![]() Donald is the eternal optimist - a delight. He thinks when they don't pick him for their team, oh well, maybe tomorrow. He thinks when they cheer and jeer him, that they like him. ![]() But Donald is blissfully unaware of this. His classmates think he is bonkers, a bit of a problem, a loser. It sometimes gives people the wrong impression. It sometimes gets him into trouble at school. His happiness leads to laughter - loud laughter. Donald's main problem is his happiness his enthusiasm - particularly for school where he arrives early every day. Though, having a name beginning with Z does cause him lots of problems, not least making him last to be called for everything. Loser is unique, a one-off, a touching and powerful book about the pull of individuality over the need to fit in. ![]() From the author of STARGIRL, a powerful novel of a young boy who is like all kids, yet unlike all kids. ![]()
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