Loser by Jerry Spinelli

This story about a lovable loser named Donald Zinkoff will make you laugh and cry. Donald is the kind of kid who is happy no matter what...even when other kids make fun of him. And "the Zink" does things that would make even the kindest student not be able to hold down a giggle at his antics. By the time you reach the bittersweet ending, only the most hard-hearted person will not be able to empathize with Donald.