Books with author Henry Winkler

A new series about a younger Hank Zipzer – star of CBBC – from Henry "the Fonz" Winkler and Lin Oliver.The second book in a new series about a younger Hank Zipzer – star of CBBC – from Henry "the Fonz" Winkler and Lin Oliver. Perfect for newly independent and reluctant readers, the book has black and white illustrations, short chapters and a font developed specifically for dyslexic readers. Henry "Hank" Zipzer doesn’t try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. He’s pretty bad at memorizing stuff, and spelling is his worst subject. (But so are maths and reading!) Hank has finally persuaded his dad to get the family a dog, and Hank couldn’t be more excited! Mesmerized by a little sausage dog chasing his tail (making him look like a Cheerio) at the animal shelter, Hank declares him to be the new Zipzer dog. But can Hank prove that he's a responsible pet owner or will Cheerio have to go?

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?

Billy and the Hoove are back in the hilarious new series from bestselling authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver!Billy Broccoli is on a mission. If he can help Hoover Porterhouse--his very own personal ghost--learn to be responsible, Hoover may finally be able to move on...and Billy may finally get his room to himself! And Billy has come up with the perfect plan. He's going to get the Hoove a pet--a cute, cuddly one Hoover won't be able to resist caring for. But it turns out Hoover is not exactly an animal enthusiast. Hoover swears that the adorable-but-slightly-superior cat Billy brings home has a serious attitude problem. He thinks dogs are dull, hamsters are cheesy, and parakeets are for the birds. And all because he has his heart set on a goat that would destroy everything! With all of these pets on parade, Billy's room has become a total zoo. He's got to turn Hoover into a mother hen soon if he ever wants to get some peace and quiet!

One afternoon, Hank overhears his mom and Frankieas mom talking about having a baby. Having a baby!? It must be Frankieas mom that theyare talking about! Frankie will go crazy when he hears about this! Hank worries about how to break the news to his best friendauntil he finds out that itas 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!

FORMAT: unabridged audio on 3 CDsBilly Broccoli is a boy with questions: about his new school, his new step-family...his whole new life, in fact.Hoover Porterhouse is a ghost with all the answers. When a trick of fate makes them roommates, Billy discovers that having a ghost around might not be so bad after all. The Hoove is funny and cool, a great baseball player, and is a real people person (even if Billy is the only one who can see him). And with obnoxious school bullies out to demolish him, Billy can use all of the advice he can get. With Hoover by his side, Billy just might get in style, get even, and conquer the school.

Billy and Hoover are back in the hilarious new series from bestselling authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver!FORMAT: UNABRIDGED 3 CDsIt's time for Moorepark Middle School's annual Speak Out Challenge, and Billy Broccoli thinks he's got it made. With his best friend Hoover Porterhouse--the ghost with the most--by his side, Billy's got the competition in the bag. Who wouldn't vote for a demonstration on mind reading?But when Billy lands a spot on the sixth grade team, he starts spending more time with his new teammates than he does with Hoover. And the Hoove plays second fiddle to no one! If Billy's not careful, his secret weapon might just vanish into thin air, leaving Billy to pick up the pieces of a demonstration day disaster!