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    Hank Zipzer, Book 1: Niagara Falls, Or Does It?: The Mostly True Confessions of the World's Best Underachiever
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    Hank Zipzer, Book 1: Niagara Falls, Or Does It?: The Mostly True Confessions of the World's Best Underachiever
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    Hank Zipzer, Book 1: Niagara Falls, Or Does It?: The Mostly True Confessions of the World's Best Underachiever

    Written by Lin Oliver

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    About this audiobook

    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?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateAug 12, 2003
    ISBN9780807219430
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    Hank Zipzer, Book 1: Niagara Falls, Or Does It?: The Mostly True Confessions of the World's Best Underachiever
    Author

    Lin Oliver

    Lin Oliver is the author of the Who Shrunk Daniel Funk series, and the co-author, with Henry Winkler, of the bestselling Hank Zipzer series. She is a writer and producer of movies, books, and television series for children and families. The co-founder and executive director of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband and sons. Visit her at linoliver.com.

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    Reviews for Hank Zipzer, Book 1

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    • 4/5
      funny story
    • 3/5
      Lots of kids will relate to Hank Zipzer as he navigates the rocky road of fourth grade and teachers who don't understand him. He may not be a whiz at spelling or multiplication, but this funny protagonist learns that he's got a lot going for him nonetheless.
    • 4/5
      Hank Zipzer is very creative but sometimes finds it hard to complete his work. His first assignment of the year is to write a 5-paragraph essay about what he did last summer. In order to get out of it he used the help of his two friends to create a living model of Niagara Falls. But everything goes wrong...and he ends up in detention for two weeks. There he meets a great music teacher who explains to his parents that he might have learning difficulties that keep him from focusing on long tasks. Luckily, his parents allow him to do his magic school with his friends at the bowling alley.
    • 2/5
      Niagra falls or does it is a book that basically explains a kid that has learning problems and doesnt want to write a report so he does a project instead. I dont think this book stays on topic very well. It is more for littler kids. I think the author should have stayed on topic a little better
    • 4/5
      When a 4th grade dyslexic boy is faced with the overwhelming homework assigment of writing five whole paragraphs about his summer vacation, Hank Zipzer comes up with his own ideas about how to share his experience differently. Henry (though he likes to be called Hank) has great friends and an even greater Grandpa, who calls all of his friends "Grandkids", and lets them eat rootbeer floats without telling them it'll ruin their dinner. Based on his own childhood experiences, Henry Winkler allows us to enjoy this fast-paced, fun read, exploring the challenges and creativity that goes hand in hand with those struggling with a learning disability. While 4th and 5th graders are the intended readers, older middle schoolers will identify with the everyday struggles of a child with a learning disability, as did my 7th grade nephew who quickly sped through the series. Highly recommended. 4th-7th grade.
    • 4/5
      A funny story from the Fonz. This is the first in a series. Touches on more serious issues such as learning disabilities but mostly stays light. Appropriate for fourth grade and up...
    • 3/5
      Shows that being different, and solving things differently, is OK
    • 5/5
      The book is delightful. We met Mr. Winkler at a book signing in Riverside, CA. He was most gracious. The place was packed and there were many people in line. Mr. Winkler went outside and invited all the children to come in and gather around the table and he spent a good deal of time reading from some of his books and answering questions. His kindness gave me a new respect for him and his work. This signed copy means that much more to me as a result.This isn't a typical review but this isn't the typical author about whom I'm writing.
    • 3/5
      This was the first book in Battle of the Books that I've finished so far. Winkler does a terrific job of getting into the head of a boy with learning challenges. Hank Zipzer has a hell of a time in school, mostly because his head isn't suited for learning in the traditional, acceptable way. His way of dealing with the struggle to write a 5 paragraph essay on his summer vacation inspires the book's title (without giving a whole lot away).

      This is the first book in what appears to be a pretty big series. Alena thought it was okay, but there are other books so far that she's enjoyed more.