The Zippity Zinger

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.

Author: Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Published: 02/10/2004
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.12w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780448431932
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 75450 / Zippity Zinger


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 389 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 389 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

About the Author
Henry Winkler is an acomplished actor, producer and director. In 2003, Henry added author to his list of acheivements as he co-authored a series of children's books. 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.

Henry is married to Stacey Weitzman and they have three children.

Lin Oliver is a writer and producer of movies, books, and television series for children and families. She has created over one hundred episodes of television, four movies, and seven books. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Alan. They have three sons named Theo, Ollie, and Cole, one fluffy dog named Annie, and no iguanas.