Lin Oliver Bücher

According to ten-year-old Hank Zipzer, there are many reasons why he shouldn't have to do homework, such as every pen he owns has run out of ink, his thoughts are controlled by alien beings, he's allergic to lined paper... Or could it just be that Hank has dyslexia and doesn't want to look stupid?

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.

In fifth grade, everyone has to pick a favourite sport and specialize in it. Hank is worried: he can't run, he can't catch, and he can't throw. He needs a plan - and fast

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.

Hank Zipzer wants to be number one, not the one who always gets it wrong. Hank Zipzer's report is due, and he's dreading it. Then he gets his grades and they are his worst nightmare come true: straight Ds. His parents are not going to be happy. Hank needs help. And he needs it fast

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.

Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz, 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.

Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz, 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.

'Summer' and 'school' are two words that Hank Zipzer doesn't want to learn. But there's no escape this time - summer school, here he comes! Will Hank have to spend the whole summer bored to death inside a hot classroom, or will he actually learn a cool lesson or two?

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. It's science project time in Ms. Adolf's class. This is good news and bad news for Hank-he loves science, but he hates the report part. So Hank turns to TV to take his mind off things. But when the program directory scrolls by too quickly for Hank to know what's on, he decides to take apart the cable box to try to slow down the crawl. Great! Now Hank has found the perfect science project! But what he wasn't counting on was his sister's pet iguana laying eighteen eggs in the disassembled cable box. How is Hank going to get out of this one? Illustrated by Carol Heyer.

Buddy Burger escapes his home planet, lands in Hollywood, and is cast in a new television series, but must pretend his six eyes and suction-cup feet are the costume and his human skin, real.

Efforts to impress a visiting student from Japan cause Hank to hide his dyslexia while the gang makes enchiladas for a Multi-Cultural Day lunch, and Hank is afraid he was very wrong about the amount of chili powder called for in the recipe.

For Hank, fourth grade does not start out on the right foot. First of all, he gets called to the principal's office on the very first day of school. Then the first assignment his teacher gives him is to write five paragraphs on "What You Did This Summer." Hank is terrified-writing one good sentence is hard for him, so how in the world is he going to write five whole paragraphs? Hank comes up with a plan: instead of writing what he did on vacation, he'll show what he did. But when Hank's "living essay" becomes a living disaster, he finds himself in detention. Strangely enough, however, detention ends up becoming a turning point in his life.

A hilarious new series from Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver, authors of the bestselling HANK ZIPZER books Billy Broccoli is new to the neighborhood, and wants cool friends and a spot on the baseball team more than anything. But the one thing he never wanted is his own personal ghost. So imagine his surprise when he ends up sharing a room with Hoover Porterhouse, a funny ghost with a whole lot of attitude. When an obnoxious school bully sets out to demolish Billy, the Hoove comes up with a plan for revenge. It's all in the Hoove's Rule Number Forty-Two: Stay cool. And like it or not, Billy and the Hoove have to stick together if Billy ever wants to get in style, get even, and conquer the school.

The dynamic, best-selling team of Lin Oliver and Tomie dePaola have created a charming collection of baby poems that makes the perfect gift for baby showers and first birthdays. For babies and toddlers, each moment is full of wonder and discovery. This delightful collection of original poems celebrates the everyday things that enthrall little ones, such as playing peekaboo, banging pots and pans, splashing at bath time, and cuddling at bedtime. Full of contagious rhythm and rhyme, this inviting picture book introduces young children to the sound of poetry, and beloved illustrator Tomie dePaola’s engaging children are the perfect match for Lin Oliver’s lighthearted poems. Together they’ve created a book to be treasured that captures the magic and fun of being new in the world.

La gita scolastica in programma per la classe di Hank promette di essere un'esperienza una notte a bordo di un antico veliero, ormeggiato nel porto di New York. E Hank avrà un incarico importante, quello di aiutante del capitano. Fra nuove amicizie e antiche rivalità, l'intraprendenza di Hank e la sua dislessia finiranno come sempre per metterlo nei guai, trasformando la gita in una pericolosa avventura... Riuscirà questa stessa intraprendenza a trasformarsi in una risorsa per riportare in salvo se stesso e tutti i suoi compagni? Età di da 9 anni.

Hank Zipzer ha avuto la peggiore pagella della sua vita. E ora teme 1. sua sorella e la sua iguana rideranno di lui, 2. resterà a scuola per sempre e, 3. i bulli della scuola lo chiameranno stupido. Hank ha bisogno di nascondere subito la pagella. E quale posto migliore del tritacarne nel negozio di sua mamma... Che cosa potrebbe andare storto? Età di da 9 anni.