The Zippity Zinger (Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever, 4) - Hardcover

Winkler, Henry; Oliver, Lin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0448432870 ISBN 13: 9780448432878

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Review:

"At one time it was so hard for me to read a book. It is so monumental for me to be able to write a book. I want kids to be able to identify, laugh, and realize they're not alone no matter what their learning challenge is."

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0448432870
• ISBN 13: 9780448432878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Heyer Carol