First published 2002
Zinkoff doesn't fit in. He's the class clown, always raising his hand with the wrong answers. But when a freak snowstorm traps him alone in the woods, Zinkoff's differences might just make him a hero. As readers follow Zinkoff from grade school to middle school, they'll root for this quirky underdog to overcome his struggles and discover the true power of being himself.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, underdog
Period: Grade School, Middle School
217 pages · Paperback · Collins