According to ten-year-old Hank Zipzer, there are many reasons why he shouldn't have to do homework, such as 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 fifth grade, everyone has to pick a favourite sport and specialize in it. Hank is worried: he can't run, he can't catch, and he can't throw. He needs a plan - and fast
Hank accidently makes his best friend Frankie miss the once-in-a-decade showing of The mutant moth that ate Toledo. This puts a strain on their friendship, until his sister's pet iguana and a cable repairman provide some unexpected help. Suggested level: primary.
Hank, now in 2nd grade, continues to charm his classmates with his unintentional humor, despite struggling with subjects like spelling, math, and reading. In this second installment of the series, he eagerly convinces his dad to adopt a wiener dog named Cheerio from the shelter. However, chaos ensues when Cheerio escapes at the park, leading to a confrontation with Mr. Zipzer, who threatens to return the dog. Hank must find a way to prove his innocence and keep his new furry friend.
Hank Zipzer wants to be number one, not the one who always gets it wrong. Hank Zipzer's report is due, and he's dreading it. Then he gets his grades and they are his worst nightmare come true: straight Ds. His parents are not going to be happy. Hank needs help. And he needs it fast
The story follows Buddy Buger, a beloved character on a Hollywood sitcom, as he navigates the challenges of hiding his alien identity from the Supreme Leader of his home planet. Balancing fame and secrecy, Buddy's adventures delve into the complexities of celebrity life while evading threats from his past.
Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz, 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.
Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz, 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.
'Summer' and 'school' are two words that Hank Zipzer doesn't want to learn. But there's no escape this time - summer school, here he comes! Will Hank have to spend the whole summer bored to death inside a hot classroom, or will he actually learn a cool lesson or two?
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.
