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Lin Oliver

    A Short Tale about a Long Dog
    The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Mutant Moth
    Hank Zipzer. The World's Greatest Underachiever. My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard
    Escape of the Mini-Mummy
    There's a Zombie in My Bathtub
    You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw
    • In the seventh installment of the series, Hank takes readers on another culinary adventure filled with humor and creativity. As he navigates new challenges in the kitchen, readers can expect delightful recipes, entertaining mishaps, and the charming personality that has made Hank a beloved character. This book promises to engage fans with its unique blend of cooking and storytelling, making it a tasty addition to the series.

      You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw
    • There's a Zombie in My Bathtub

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.4(25)Add rating

      As Halloween nears, Hank's excitement turns to fear after watching a frightening movie with his friends. Struggling to shake off the terror, he begins to see zombies whenever he closes his eyes. Despite others dismissing his fears, strange occurrences around him make him question reality. With eerie moans and undead-like behavior emerging in those around him, Hank decides to take precautions, convinced that zombies might actually be lurking nearby.

      There's a Zombie in My Bathtub
    • Escape of the Mini-Mummy

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Daniel Funk possesses the unique ability to shrink to a tiny size, which he plans to use alongside his best friend, Vu, in a school diorama contest featuring King Tut's tomb. The stakes are high, as winning means tickets to a Lakers game, while losing would subject them to relentless teasing from Vince the Pizza Prince, the school's most annoying student. The story combines humor, friendship, and the excitement of competition.

      Escape of the Mini-Mummy
    • Hank accidently makes his best friend Frankie miss the once-in-a-decade showing of The mutant moth that ate Toledo. This puts a strain on their friendship, until his sister's pet iguana and a cable repairman provide some unexpected help. Suggested level: primary.

      The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Mutant Moth
    • A Short Tale about a Long Dog

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.2(221)Add rating

      Hank, now in 2nd grade, continues to charm his classmates with his unintentional humor, despite struggling with subjects like spelling, math, and reading. In this second installment of the series, he eagerly convinces his dad to adopt a wiener dog named Cheerio from the shelter. However, chaos ensues when Cheerio escapes at the park, leading to a confrontation with Mr. Zipzer, who threatens to return the dog. Hank must find a way to prove his innocence and keep his new furry friend.

      A Short Tale about a Long Dog
    • Zero to Hero

      • 181 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Billy Broccoli is a boy with questions: about his new school, his new step-family ... his whole new life, in fact. Hoover Porterhouse (aka the Hoove) 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.

      Zero to Hero
    • A Brand-New Me!

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.2(105)Add rating

      Facing graduation from PS 87, Hank Zipzer confronts the challenges of transitioning to middle school, particularly the tests that could separate him from his friends due to his learning differences. However, an unexpected audition at a performing arts middle school opens new doors, guiding him toward discovering his true passion and potential.

      A Brand-New Me!
    • The story follows Buddy Buger, a beloved character on a Hollywood sitcom, as he navigates the challenges of hiding his alien identity from the Supreme Leader of his home planet. Balancing fame and secrecy, Buddy's adventures delve into the complexities of celebrity life while evading threats from his past.

      Hollywood vs. the Galaxy (Alien Superstar #3)