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The loser list : revenge of the loser / written and illustrated by H. N. Kowitt.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780545399265
- ISBN: 0545399262
- Physical Description: 233 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York : Scholastic, 2012.
- Copyright: ©2012
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | J Kowi (Text) | 33294002081248 | Juvenile Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2012 June #1
Seventh-grader Danny Shine (The Loser List, 2011) is psyched to show classmates his latest comic-book creation. But new kid Ty Randall is hogging everyone's attentionâincluding Danny's friend, Jasper, and crush, Asiaâwith his altruistic endeavors and seemingly endless talents. When Danny accidentally discovers something Ty is bad at, it seems like a good opportunity to humiliate him. But revenge goes awry, and Danny must find a way to fix everything. Danny's lively, humorous journal-like narrative, which is interspersed with his cartoons, incorporates issues ranging from insecurity and jealousy to appreciating others. An entertaining school-centric read that's ideal for reluctant readers and comic-book fans. Copyright 2012 Booklist Reviews. - Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2012 Fall
In this sequel to The Loser List, Danny Shine is still trying to get off the loser list. When new kid Ty breezes in and steals everyone's attention, Danny vows to steal it back. But organizing a fundraiser is harder than it seems, and disastrous hilarity ensues. Danny's candid voice is enhanced by plentiful black-and-white line drawings in this journal-style offering. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2012 April #1
What's a former "loser" to do when the absolute perfect dude moves to town (from California, of course) and draws the attention of everyone? In the series opener, Danny Shine, comics lover and best artist at Gerald Ford Middle School, and his best friend, brainiac Jasper, managed to get their names off the Loser List (a secret list in the girl's second-floor bathroom, managed by school bully and diva Chantal). They're not the most popular guys in school, but they have a seat at lunch and some respect for their individual talents. Then along comes Ty, with his cool looks and his admirable fundraising for good causes and his positive attitudes and helpful nature... Danny and Jasper decide he must be stopped! When they discover that Ty is abysmal at rapping, they devise a talent show to embarrass him in front of the whole school, but do they have the heart to go through with the plan? Kowitt's second Wimpy Kid–esque tale of middle-school fringers pretty much repeats the first. Line drawings with plenty of goofiness and grossness will add to the appeal. An easy read with a good heart; fans of the first will respond well again. (Fiction. 9-12) Copyright Kirkus 2012 Kirkus/BPI Communications.All rights reserved. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2012 June
Gr 4â7âSeventh-grader Danny Shine is just starting to find his place in middle school when a new kid shows up who throws his whole world askew. Ty seems to be perfect at everythingâcaring for wounded animals, winning the art contest, being friends with girls, and putting on a fundraiser for global warming. Danny is increasingly frustrated by everything Ty touches and soon decides that the boy is ruining his life and seeks revenge. When he discovers his nemesis's weakness, he comes up with a half-cocked plan to put on a talent show in order to humiliate him in front of everyone. However, when the show starts to go awry, it is Ty who comes to his rescue and Danny is faced with a difficult dilemma. Written in the same style as the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books (Abrams), this title will definitely appeal to reluctant readers. However, unlike Greg Heffley, Danny is much more self-aware and truly learns from his mistakes. While the depiction of middle school is a bit oversimplified at times, the book's positive message will strike a chord with many readers.âKerry Roeder, The Brearley School, New York City
[Page 126]. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
