Hank Zipzer

17 primary works • 37 total works

Niagara Falls, or Does it?

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 1 May 2003

Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.

I Got A D in Salami

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 1 January 2003

Antics ensue after Hank throws his report card into a meat grinder.

The Day of the Iguana #3

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 1 January 2001

Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences.

It's science project time in Ms. Adolf's class. This is good news and bad news for Hank-he loves science, but he hates the report part. So Hank turns to TV to take his mind off things. But when the program directory scrolls by too quickly for Hank to know what's on, he decides to take apart the cable box to try to slow down the crawl. Great! Now Hank has found the perfect science project! But what he wasn't counting on was his sister's pet iguana laying eighteen eggs in the disassembled cable box. How is Hank going to get out of this one?

Illustrated by Carol Heyer.

The Zippity Zinger #4

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 29 December 2003

Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences.

PS 87 is having multicultural week, and Ms. Adolf's class is putting on a "Foods From Around the World" luncheon. Hank makes enchiladas, and at the luncheon, Ms. Adolf piles her plate with lots of food. But after a few bites, her face turns bright red-one of the dishes is super-spicy! Ms. Adolf accuses someone of playing a mean practical joke and punishes the entire class with no recess until the guilty party comes forward. Hank realizes his trouble with numbers might have caused the problem-what if he accidentally used three cups of peppers instead of 1/3 cup? Will Hank be able to get recess back for everyone without getting detention for the rest of his life?

Illustrated by Carol Heyer.

The Zippity Zinger

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 1 December 2003

The Night I Flunked My Field Trip

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 1 April 2004

Hank is thrilled about the "Best Field Trip of the Year"-everyone from Ms. Adolph's class gets to spend the night on an old-fashioned three-mast sailing ship in New York Harbor!  And Hank gets even more excited when the ship's captain chooses him to be the first mate.  But being first mate is not all it's cracked up to be, especially for a crazy captain who takes his job a little too seriously.  The best field trip of the year is becoming the worst night of Hank's life-how's he going to get out of this one?

Help! Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade #7

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 1 December 2004

It’s time for the end of year parent-teacher conference, and Hank’s in a panic. He’s afraid that his teacher is going to tell his parents that he has to repeat the fourth grade. So Hank creates an elaborate scheme to have his parents win an out-of-town trip so they’re gone during the conference days. Of course, the plan backfires. Will Hank have to stay in fourth grade forever?

Summer School! What Genius Thought That Up?

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 21 April 2005

Summer school are two words in the English language that Hank Zipzer doesn't want to learn. But there's no getting out of this one for Hank-summer school, here he comes! Will Hank have to spend the summer bored to death inside a sweltering classroom, or will he actually learn a cool lesson or two?

My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard #9

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 22 September 2005

Hank thought that getting through summer school to get to the fifth grade would be hard enough, but little did he know that it would get worse! Everyone in the fifth grade is starting to focus on a sport—and they’re really good. Everyone, that is, except Hank. When Papa Pete suggests that Hank take up Ping-Pong, he decides to give it a try but keeps it top secret, as he thinks the other kids will tease him about it not being a "real" sport. Hank is so good that he manages to Ping-Pong his way to the championship! But when he finds out the contest is being held at "Nick the Tick" McKelty’s family bowling alley, will he risk being the laughingstock of the fifth grade?

Hank Zipzer Bk 10: My Dog's A Scaredy-Ca

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 17 August 2006

Hank Zipzer wants to be number one, not the one who always gets it wrong. He is a likeable, struggling hero that readers will adore.It's Halloween and Hank Zipzer is determined to get his own back on school bully Nick McKelty for laughing at his fancy dress costume. Hank is going to create the scariest haunted house ever! But Hank's dog, Cheerio, is more scared than anyone. So scared, in fact, he runs away. Have Hank's Halloween high jinks gone too far this time?

Curtain Went Up, My Pants Fell Down

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 1 April 2007

Hank Zipzer is failing math, so he has to work with Heather Payne, resident class brain, to help get his grades up. At the same time, Hank’s school is putting on a production of The King and I. As coincidence would have it, Hank is cast as the King, and Heather as Anna. But when Hank’s dad tells him he can only appear in the play if he gets a B on his next math test, Hank knows he has to hit the books. Can Hank pull through in time for the show?

Barfing in the Backseat

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 5 July 2007

Hank's dad has decided to enter a crossword-puzzle tournament, and he wants to make a family road trip of it! So the family piles into the car—along with Frankie and Katherine the iguana (Hank and Emily each get to bring a "friend"). When they reach their destination, they'll get to spend the day at a roller-coaster park during Hank's dad's tournament! The only caveat is that Hank has a homework packet to finish before they get there . . . which he somehow manages to lose at a stop along the way. Suddenly, Hank doesn't feel so good . . . Can Hank and Frankie rescue the lost packet and get Hank on a roller coaster?

Who Ordered this Baby? Definitely Not Me!

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 1 November 2007

One afternoon, Hank overhears his mom and Frankie's mom talking about having a baby. Having a baby!? It must be Frankie's mom that they're talking about! Frankie will go crazy when he hears about this! Hank worries about how to break the news to his best friend, until he finds out that it's his own mother who is pregnant! How could she do this to him? One annoying sibling is enough. Hank definitely did not order this baby!

Life of Me, the #14

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 1 May 2008

When Ms. Adolf hurts her back in a tango contest and goes on longterm leave, Mr. Rock (the music teacher) is called in as the sub. Hank is psyched . . . until Mr. Rock suggests that Hank attend an after-school reading program, which means he'll miss tae kwon do. But when Hank gets a crush on a girl in the reading program, and when Mr. Rock says that instead of writing his autobiography (a class assignment), Hank can present his life in scrapbook form, well . . . life's looking good. Then Hank finds out that his crush is actually the cousin of his nemesis, McKelty!

Readers will love Hank's newest adventure, plus they will adore reading Hank's scrapbook, which includes black-and-white photos of his school and neighborhood, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, and more!

A Tale of Two Tails #15

by Henry Winkler

Published 1 November 2008

Hank enters his dog Cheerio in a show, hoping to win the big prize. Unfortunately for Hank, Nick McKelty and his gassy little Chihuahua have the same thing in mind. Will Hank and Cheerio be able to take home the ribbon for Best in Show?

Dump Trucks and Dogsleds

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 1 August 2009

When Hank first heard that his mom was having a baby boy, he wasn't so thrilled. And when he finds out that the baby will be sharing his room, Hank is positively outraged! To make things easier, Dad suggests he take Hank and Emily away for some bonding. But on the first day of their trip, a freak snowstorm arrives. And then they get a call that the baby is coming early! Hank, Dad, and Emily know they have to get home - and fast! They hop on a train, hitch a ride on a dump truck, jump on a snowmobile, and climb into a dogsled, all in a desperate attempt to get home in time for Baby Zipzer's birth.

A Brand-New Me! #17

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 20 April 2010

It’s graduation time for Hank Zipzer and all his friends— time to move on from PS 87 to middle school. Trouble is, there are tests Hank has to pass to get into the same middle schools as his friends, and his learning differences might get in the way. Luckily, a life-altering audition at a performing arts middle school helps him find his true path.

Hank Zipzer 3: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Mutant Moth

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 4 August 2008

The third book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero.

Beware the Mutant Moth! Monster movie of the century The Mutant Moth that Ate Toledo is finally being shown on TV. Hank and best friend Frankie can't wait to watch it. Unfortunately, Hank is given the job of recording it - if only he could read the numbers on the programme schedule. Hank is in trouble again. Can he find a copy of that movie in time to save his friendship?

Hank Zipzer 4: The Zippity Zinger

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 4 May 2009

Hank Zipzer wants to be number one, not the one who always gets it wrong. A likeable, struggling hero who readers will adore.

It’s time for the annual Olympiad: the most anticipated day of the school year! When Hank Zipzer is chosen as his team’s softball pitcher, the pressure is on. Can Hank lead his team to victory – even though he thinks he’s the worst athlete in the history of the world? Read by the author, Henry Winkler; run time 2 hours 33 minutes on 2 CDs.

Hank Zipzer 11: The Curtain Went Up, My Trousers Fell Down

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Published 3 April 2014

Love the new CBBC series? Read the original books! TV tie-in edition of the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero

Twelve-year-old Henry "Hank" Zipzer is a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world. Hank has dyslexia, and when problems arise, he deals with them in a way no one else would - putting him on a direct collision course with his teachers and parents, who don't seem to appreciate his latest scheme as much as he thought they would... But Hank always remains positive and convinced that the next big plan will deliver - after all, tomorrow is another day! In The Curtain Went Up, My Trousers Fell Down, Hank is the star in the school play, but a costume disaster on opening night threatens the whole show... Perfect for readers of 8+ and also reluctant readers.