My Secret Life As a Ping-pong Wizard

My Secret Life As a Ping-pong Wizard
Author: Henry Winkler
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781599611105

With the help of his grandfather, underachieving fifth-grader Hank Zipzer finally discovers that he is good at ping-pong, but he is afraid to tell his classmates for fear of being ridiculed.

My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard #9

My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard #9
Author: Henry Winkler
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2005-09-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101100036

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?

The Zippity Zinger

The Zippity Zinger
Author: Henry Winkler
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781599611037

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.

A Brand-New Me! #17

A Brand-New Me! #17
Author: Henry Winkler
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2010-04-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101171774

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.

A Tale of Two Tails #15

A Tale of Two Tails #15
Author: Henry Winkler
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2008-11-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1440688192

Hank enters his dog Cheerio in a show, hoping to win the big prize. Unfortunately for Hank, Nick McKelty and his gassy little Chihuahua have the same thing in mind. Will Hank and Cheerio be able to take home the ribbon for Best in Show?

Niagara Falls, Or Does It?

Niagara Falls, Or Does It?
Author: Henry Winkler
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781599611082

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.

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 1022
Release: 2009
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.

Barfing in the Backseat

Barfing in the Backseat
Author: Henry Winkler
Publisher: Hank Zipzer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Automobile travel
ISBN: 9781406321968

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?

Who Ordered This Baby? Definitely Not Me! #13

Who Ordered This Baby? Definitely Not Me! #13
Author: Henry Winkler
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2007-12-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 110120897X

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!