Hank Zipzer
17 primary works • 37 total works
Hank Zipzer 9: The World's Greatest Underachiever Is the Ping-Pong Wizard
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero. Also available as eBook.
This year all the kids at Hank's school have to pick a favourite sport and specialize in it. Hank can’t run, he can’t catch and he can’t throw. Luckily, he's a whizz at ping-pong. That's a sport, right?
Hank Zipzer 7: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Parent-Teacher Trouble
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
The seventh book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero.
Faked letters, forged signatures … and lies. Hank will stop at nothing to prevent his mum and dad going to parents’ evening. Sometimes, though, help comes from the oddest of places, and a rock concert teaches Hank that being good at school isn’t the only way to make your parents proud.
Hank Zipzer 8: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Best Worst Summer Ever
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero.
“Summer” and “school” are two words that Hank Zipzer doesn’t want to hear in the same sentence. Being stuck inside a hot classroom all summer is not his idea of fun – but maybe he’ll learn a cool lesson or two…
Hank Zipzer 10: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the House of Halloween Horrors
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
The tenth book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero.
It’s Halloween and Hank Zipzer wants to create the scariest haunted house ever! Unfortunately, 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?
Hank Zipzer 5: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Soggy School Trip
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero.
Hank Zipzer is on the school trip of a lifetime – he and his classmates are spending the night on a sailing boat – so when school bully Nick McKelty pulls a cruel trick, Hank is determined to get even.
Hank Zipzer 6: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Killer Chilli
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero.
It's the school multi-cultural-day lunch and Hank Zipzer is cooking up chaos.
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 Life of Me (Enter at Your Own Risk), Hank gets a crush on a girl. Life is looking good until Hank finds out that his crush is actually the cousin of his nemesis, McKelty!
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 A Tale of Two Tails, Hank and his sister Emily have both entered their pets into the school-mascot competition. Let battle commence!
Hank Zipzer 1: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Crazy Classroom Cascade
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
The first book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero.
According to ten-year-old Hank Zipzer, there are many reasons why he shouldn’t have to do homework, e.g. every pen he owns has run out of ink, his thoughts are controlled by alien beings, he’s allergic to lined paper… Or could it just be that Hank has dyslexia and doesn’t want to look stupid? In this first book in the highly popular series, Hank’s ingenious plans to avoid doing his homework end in comic disaster as he accidentally floods his classroom.
Hank Zipzer wants to be number one, not the one who always gets it wrong. A likeable, struggling hero that readers will adore.
When Hank’s dad enters a crossword-puzzle tournament out of town, he decides to take the whole family along as a treat. And they get to spend a day at a theme park! Hank can’t wait, but he has to finish his homework first, which could be difficult as he seems to have lost it en route. Can Hank rescue the lost homework and still make it to the theme park on time?
Hank Zipzer 4: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Lucky Monkey Socks
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
The fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero.
It’s time for the annual school sports day: the most anticipated day of the school year. When Hank Zipzer is chosen for the school softball team, 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? Yes, he can! Thanks to his lucky monkey socks.
Hank Zipzer 2: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Crunchy Pickle Disaster
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
The second book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero.
Hank Zipzer has been given the worst school report of his life. There are several things that he fears will happen to him because of this report: one, his sister and her pet lizard will laugh at him, two, he will be stuck at school for ever, and, three, the school bully will call him stupid. Hank needs to hide that school report now. And where better than the meat grinder at his mum's cafe, The Crunchy Pickle… What could possibly go wrong?!
Young Hank Zipzer 1: Bookmarks Are People Too!
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
A new series about a younger Hank Zipzer - star of CBBC - from Henry "the Fonz" Winkler and Lin Oliver.
The first book in a new series about a younger Hank Zipzer - star of CBBC - from Henry "the Fonz" Winkler and Lin Oliver. Perfect for newly independent or reluctant readers, the book has black and white illustrations, short chapters and a font developed specifically for dyslexic readers. Henry "Hank" Zipzer doesn't try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. He's pretty bad at memorizing stuff, and spelling is his worst subject. (But so are maths and reading!) Hank's class is putting on a play, and Hank wants the part of Aqua Fly, but every time he tries to read the script, his brain swirls and he can't read his lines. Hank might not believe he has it in him to be the star of the show, but when his enemy, Nick McKelty, freezes during the performance, it's up to Hank to step in and save the play!
Young Hank Zipzer 2: A Short Tale about a Long Dog
by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
A new series about a younger Hank Zipzer – star of CBBC – from Henry "the Fonz" Winkler and Lin Oliver.
The second book in a new series about a younger Hank Zipzer – star of CBBC – from Henry "the Fonz" Winkler and Lin Oliver. Perfect for newly independent and reluctant readers, the book has black and white illustrations, short chapters and a font developed specifically for dyslexic readers. Henry "Hank" Zipzer doesn’t try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. He’s pretty bad at memorizing stuff, and spelling is his worst subject. (But so are maths and reading!) Hank has finally persuaded his dad to get the family a dog, and Hank couldn’t be more excited! Mesmerized by a little sausage dog chasing his tail (making him look like a Cheerio) at the animal shelter, Hank declares him to be the new Zipzer dog. But can Hank prove that he's a responsible pet owner or will Cheerio have to go?