Author: Henry Winkler Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781599611105 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
With the help of his grandfather, underachieving fifth-grader Hank Zipzer finally discovers that he is good at ping-pong, but he is afraid to tell his classmates for fear of being ridiculed.
Author: Henry Winkler Publisher: Turtleback Books ISBN: 9780606342896 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
Hank secretly takes up Ping-Pong and lands a spot in the championship. When he finds out the contest is held at "Nick the Tick" McKelty's bowling alley, will he risk being the laughing stock of the fifth grade because it's not a "real" sport? Illustrations.
Author: Henry Winkler Winkler Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
Hank thought that getting through summer school to get to the fifth grade would be hard enough, but little did he know that it would get worse! Everyone in the fifth grade is starting to focus on a sport--and they're really good. Everyone, that is, except Hank. When Papa Pete suggests that Hank take up Ping-Pong, he decides to give it a try but keeps it top secret, as he thinks the other kids will tease him about it not being a "real" sport. Hank is so good that he manages to Ping-Pong his way to the championship! But when he finds out the contest is being held at "Nick the Tick" McKelty's family bowling alley, will he risk being the laughingstock of the fifth grade?
Author: Kathleen A. Baxter Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 159884847X Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 229
Book Description
Want to identify fiction books that boys in grades three through nine will find irresistible? This guide reveals dozens of worthwhile recommendations in categories ranging from adventure stories and sports novels to horror, humorous, and science fiction books. In Get Those Guys Reading!: Fiction and Series Books that Boys Will Love, authors Kathleen A. Baxter and Marcia A. Kochel provide compelling and current reading suggestions for younger boys—information that educators, librarians, and parents alike are desperate for. Comprising titles that are almost all well-reviewed in at least one major professional journal, or that are such big hits with kids that they've received the "stamp of approval" from the most important reviewers, this book will be invaluable to anyone whose goal is to help boys develop a healthy enthusiasm for reading. It includes chapters on adventure books; animal stories; graphic novels; historical fiction; humorous books; mystery, horror, and suspense titles; science fiction and fantasy; and sports novels. Within each chapter, the selections are further divided into books for younger readers (grades 3–6) and titles for older boys in grades 5–8. Elementary and middle school librarians and teachers, public librarians, Title One teachers, and parents of boys in grades 3–9 will all benefit greatly from having this book at hand.
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas Publisher: Libraries Unlimited ISBN: Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 1022
Book Description
Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.
Author: Henry Winkler Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781599611044 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
Fourth-grader Hank, while on a field trip aboard "The Pilgrim Spirit," tries to learn knot tying in his own unique way, which causes unforeseen problems.
Author: Henry Winkler Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1440688192 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
Hank enters his dog Cheerio in a show, hoping to win the big prize. Unfortunately for Hank, Nick McKelty and his gassy little Chihuahua have the same thing in mind. Will Hank and Cheerio be able to take home the ribbon for Best in Show?
Author: Esther Wood Brady Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0553535366 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 177
Book Description
When her grandfather is injured, 10-year-old Ellen Toliver replaces him on a top-secret patriotic mission. Disguised as a boy, she manages to smuggle a message to General George Washington.
Author: Henry Winkler
Author: Henry Winkler
Author: Ron Leduc
Author: Henry Winkler Winkler
Author: Kathleen A. Baxter
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Author: Henry Winkler
Author: Henry Winkler
Author: Esther Wood Brady
Author: