Books and Reviews

Loser	Stargirl	Maniac Magee	Crash	Wringer
Donald Zinkoff is not your everyday kid. He is unique in several different ways, he loves to wear his giraffe hat, he likes it when the 4th grade kids pick on him, and many many more things.	A humorous tale about a a boy, Leo who one day sees Stargirl at school. She is no ordinary girl; she carries a rat around and always wears dresses. One day, she is shunned for her difference and must become normal.	Maniac's parents die and leave him with his Aunt and Uncle. Maniac doesn't know that at that time, people are racist but finds out by meeting a few people.	John "Crash" Coogan loves to win. When Penn moves in, John doesn't want anything to do with him. Mike also moves in and becomes friends with John. Soon, John lightens up and starts to like Penn.	It's pigeon day and everyone is happy besides Palmer LaRue. Palmer is scared to become a wringer and doesn't want to turn ten. He adopts a pet pigeon and soon his friends find out.