Barfing in the Backseat


Book Description

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 on route. Can Hank rescue the lost homework and still make it to the theme park on time?




The Night I Flunked My Field Trip


Book Description

Fourth-grader Hank, while on a field trip aboard "The Pilgrim Spirit," tries to learn knot tying in his own unique way, which causes unforeseen problems.




Who Ordered This Baby? Definitely Not Me! #13


Book Description

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!




The Zippity Zinger


Book Description

The pressure is on when Hank Zipzer is chosen as pitcher for the softball team at Public School 87's annual Olympiad, the most anticipated day of the school year.




Niagara Falls, Or Does It?


Book Description

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.




Life of Me, The #14


Book Description

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 Brand-New Me! #17


Book Description

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.




My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard #9


Book Description

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?







My Book of Pickles... Oops, I Mean Lists


Book Description

"Five reasons you should read my book of lists: 1. You'll look smart; 2. Your teachers can't get mad at you for reading during class; 3. Your parents will be so impressed they'll let you eat ice cream for dinner; 4. You can ignore your annoying little sister (or any other annoying sibling); 5. I couldn't think of a fifth reason. Give me a break-- there's a whole book of lists waiting for you!"--P. [4] of cover.