57 pages 1 hour read

Loser

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2002

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Though he’s terrible at it, why does Donald love running? What does it mean to him?

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Why does Donald want to be a mailman? What does that job represent to him?

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Explain why the Waiting Man’s endless wait for his brother intrigues Donald. How does this relate to his own experiences growing up?

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