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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Published: 02/10/2004
ISBN: 9780448431932
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.12w x 0.39d

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 389 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 389 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

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