Hank’s sister Emily wants Ralph’s Reptile Show to perform at her birthday party more than anything, but Ralph is booked solid. So Hank comes up with a plan: he’ll disguise himself as a magician called The Westside Wizard and pull a snake from thin air! But when Hank’s true identity is revealed during his performance, his good deed might just turn into a huge disaster.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
So Happy I found this series of books!!!!
By Sam
My grandson, who is 6 yrs old, loved this book. It was his first chapter book in first grade. I ordered another, I see he really enjoying reading now. The font in the new series of books has helped improve his reading score. I am so happy I found these books.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Funny but sympathetic portrayal of a kid with dyslexia
By Janet Hamilton
Summary: In this prequel to the Hank Zipzer series, second-grader Hank’s younger sister Emily wants to have a reptile show for her birthday party. When their parents say they can’t afford the local performer, Hank decides to put together his own show. Unfortunately, he has trouble learning how to do the magic trick his friend Frankie tries to teach him. The party looks like it will turn out to be a disaster, but in the end, Hank is able to save the day.Pros: This is a funny story with short chapters and lots of illustrations. It’s written with a font called Dyslexie (www.dyslexiefont.com) which is designed to make reading easier for kids like Hank who have dyslexia.Cons: If you were born before 1973, the name Henry Winkler will trigger a “jump the shark” flashback to the Fonz.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.A Must Have that will encourage your child to love reading
By Jazzkids
Got these Hank books for our 8 - 9 year old Grandson who did not like to read.... now you can't stop him.... he even woke up two hours early before the school bus came in order to read more chapters.... these Hank books by Henry Winkler and their special Font have opened up a whole new world for our Grandson..... Thank you Fonzie...... Get these books, you will not be disappointed even if your child is an avid reader... Highly Recommended to all.....
