Introduction:
Hank Zipzer’s hilarious adventures are filled with mishaps, creative problem-solving, and heartwarming lessons. Whether he’s saving a play, searching for a missing pet, or facing his fears, Hank always finds a way to turn chaos into fun.

Titles In This Set:
Bookmarks Are People Too!
A Short Tale about a Long Dog
Stop That Frog!
Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards
There’s a Zombie in My Bathtub
How to Hug an Elephant
You Can’t Drink a Meatball Through a Straw
The Soggy, Foggy Campout

Description:

Bookmarks Are People Too!
Hank’s class is putting on a play, and Hank wants the lead part: Aqua Fly. But he freezes in his audition and can only buzz like a fly. His teacher creates a special part for Hank, a silent bookmark. This may seem like an insignificant role, but when his enemy, Nick McKelty, freezes during the performance, it’s up to Hank to save the play!

A Short Tale about a Long Dog
Hank has finally persuaded his dad to get the family a dog, and Hank couldn’t be more excited! Mesmerized by a little wiener dog chasing his tail (making him look like a Cheerio) at the animal shelter, Hank declares him to be the new Zipzer dog. But when Cheerio gets loose in the park, Mr. Zipzer furiously announces that the dog must go. Can Hank convince his father that he wasn’t the one who let Cheerio off his leash, or will he really lose his new pet and best friend?

Stop That Frog!
Hank’s class gets to take care of Principal Love’s pet frog while he’s away, and Hank is thrilled when he’s selected to take it home for the weekend. But when he forgets to put the top back on the tank, Hank’s excitement quickly turns to panic–the frog has escaped! The frog hunt is on, but time is running out. Hank needs to find that frog, and fast!

Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards
Hanks sister Emily wants Ralphs Reptile Show to perform at her birthday party more than anything, but Ralph is booked solid. So Hank comes up with a plan: hell disguise himself as a magician called The Westside Wizard and pull a snake from thin air! But when Hanks true identity is revealed during his performance, his good deed might just turn into a huge disaster.

There’s a Zombie in My Bathtub
With Halloween approaching, Hank and his friends decide to watch a scary movie to get ready for the holiday. But the movie turns out to be a bit too scary for Hank, and suddenly he sees zombies every time he closes his eyes. Everyone says zombies arent real, but then people around him start moaning and acting like the undead, and he isnt so sure. Hank isnt taking any chancesnot when there might be zombies on the loose!

How to Hug an Elephant
When Hank’s class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with her, and they become fast friends. But when Hank notices how lonely Elsie is, he’s determined to help her find her own animal friends.

You Can’t Drink a Meatball Through a Straw
Hank is nothing like his cousin Judith Ann. When she comes to stay with the Zipzer family while taking part in a junior chef competition, she gives off an air of perfection. Shes an excellent cook, and doesnt let Hank forget it, either. But when Hank enters the competition, too, he finds out that he and Judith Ann have more in common than he thinksand its not cooking!

The Soggy, Foggy Campout
“We Love Nature Day” is fast approaching, and everyone in Hank’s class gets to write and perform a poem. One problem: Hank has no idea where to start. Luckily his mom has a great ideathe family will go camping. Out in nature, Hank will be able to find plenty of inspiration. But when a rainstorm threatens to ruin their night, it’s up to Hank to make sure the night doesn’t turn into a soggy, foggy failure. Can he find the words for his nature poemand the courage to help his family survive the night?