Loser

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Across
  1. 3. Zinkoff’s baby sister
  2. 6. The last name of the main character who is often misunderstood
  3. 7. What Zinkoff often does, even when others tease him
  4. 8. What other kids start to call Zinkoff
  5. 10. Zinkoff’s father’s job and his inspiration
  6. 13. What Zinkoff wants to earn, like other kids
  7. 16. Something Zinkoff struggles with but never gives up on
  8. 17. A word that describes how Zinkoff often moves
  9. 18. What Zinkoff has more of than anyone else in the story
  10. 20. A theme shown through Zinkoff’s constant positive outlook
Down
  1. 1. A word that describes Zinkoff’s personality
  2. 2. The man who waits every day for his brother to return from war
  3. 4. Zinkoff’s kindergarten teacher who supports him
  4. 5. The first name of the boy who stays optimistic despite struggles
  5. 9. The place where Zinkoff faces challenges and tries his best
  6. 11. The name of Zinkoff’s neighbor who goes missing in a snowstorm
  7. 12. What Zinkoff gives freely to everyone, without expecting anything back
  8. 14. Where Zinkoff tries to deliver mail in a blizzard
  9. 15. The school event where Zinkoff comes in last
  10. 19. The adult Zinkoff always tries to impress