Lin Oliver
2) Sound bender
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Sound bender volume 1
Pub. Date
©2011
Physical Desc
262 pages ; 22 cm.
Description
After their parents are declared dead, Leo and his brother Hollis are taken in by a wealthy but distant step-uncle, and when, on his thirteenth birthday, Leo acquires the ability to hear sounds from the past when touching certain objects, he tries to use the skill to rescue a dolphin, whatever the cost.
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Pub. Date
2008
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146 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
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Daniel Funk, who lives with three sisters, his mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, has always wanted a brother, and when he suddenly shrinks to the size of a toe, he discovers that he has a twin brother who is the same size.
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Here's Hank volume 4
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"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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Hank Zipzer volume 7
Pub. Date
©2004
Physical Desc
156 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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Fearing that he may be failing fourth grade, Hank enlists the help of his friends, and even his annoying younger sister, in an effort to prevent his parents from attending a parent-teacher conference.
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Hank Zipzer volume 6
Pub. Date
©2004
Physical Desc
158 pages ; 20 cm
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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.
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Hank Zipzer volume 10
Pub. Date
©2006.
Physical Desc
158 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
Teased by the school bully because of his Halloween costume, underachieving Hank, with the help of his friends, exacts revenge by creating the scariest and grossest haunted house ever and inviting the bully to visit.
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Hank Zipzer volume 3
Pub. Date
©2003
Physical Desc
154 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Hank has never been fond of his sister's pet iguana, and their relationship worsens when she lays her eggs inside his science project.
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Hank Zipzer volume 2
Pub. Date
©2003
Physical Desc
167 pages ; 21 cm
Description
Antics ensue after Hank throws his report card into a meat grinder.
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Detective Duck volume 1
Pub. Date
2023.
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Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, and her pond animal pals investigate puzzling mysteries caused by human disruptions to their habitat.
11) Alien Superstar
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From Emmy Award-winning actor Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver comes a new out-of-this-world middle-grade series No one is shocked by the six-eyed alien strolling around the Universal back lot. The tourists just think he's part of the show. It doesn't take long for Buddy to land a role on a popular TV show, playing (of course) an alien. He becomes an overnight heartthrob and is suddenly faced with legions of adoring fans, rides in glamorous limos, and...
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In this winning addition to the easy-to-read bestselling series, Hank has to hustle to prove he can be his basketball team's secret weapon! For two years running, Hank's school has beaten their arch rivals at the annual second grade basketball game. When his friends try out, Hank is determined to play, too. There's just one problem: Hank is terrible at basketball. Luckily Dr. Dunk (AKA Hank's dad) and Hank's friends have his back. With a little help,...
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The out-of-this-world second book in superstar authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver’s newest bestselling middle-grade series After escaping his oppressive red dwarf planet and landing a role on a popular Hollywood sitcom, Buddy Burger seems destined for high-flying success. His legions of fans love his six eyes, his suction cup feet, and even his excessive need for avocados. It seems nothing can stop his rise to super-stardom - until the arrival...
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Billy Broccoli is on a mission. If he can help Hoover learn to be responsible then he may be able to move on...and Billy may finally get his room to himself! Billy has come up with the perfect plan and gets Hoove a pet - a cute, cuddly one he won't be able to resist caring for. But, as it turns out, Hoover is not exactly an animal enthusiast. Billy has got to turn Hoover into a mother hen soon if he ever wants to get some peace and quiet!
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Find out what Hank cooks up in the seventh book of the series! 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. She's an excellent cook, and doesn't 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 thinks-and it's not cooking!
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In the final book of this bestselling easy-to-read series, Hank begins a new chapter! When a well-known author of a beloved book series visits Hank's school, he and his two best friends get the chance to be her guide for the day and introduce her at an assembly. But Hank, embarrassed by his struggles with reading, tries to hide the fact that he's never actually finished reading the author's books--or any book, for that matter! So Hank gets creative...
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It's time for Moorepark Middle School's annual Speak Out Challenge, and Billy Broccoli thinks he's got it made. With his best friend Hoover Porterhouse -the ghost with the most-by his side, Billy's got the competition in the bag. Who wouldn't vote for a demonstration on mind reading? But when Billy lands a spot on the seventh grade team, he starts spending more time with his new teammates than he does with Hoover. And the Hoove plays second fiddle...
18) Stop That Frog!
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Hi there, I'm Hank. Here's what you need to know about me: I don't try to make the kids in my class laugh, but somehow I do. Spelling is my worst subject. Come to think of it, so are math and reading! I try hard, I really do. So why does my brain always freeze into a Popsicle? When Hank is chosen to take care of the principal's pet frog over the weekend, he promises he can handle the job. But when he forgets to put the lid back on the tank, the frog...
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Here's Hank, the bestselling series written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, is the perfect series for the transitional reader-easy-to-read font, simple and funny stories, and characters every kid would want to be friends with. "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 idea-the family will go camping. Out in nature,...
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Handpicked by Amazon kids books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading. Hank stars the same Hank as in the bestselling Hank Zipzer series, only this time he's in 2nd grade! Hank is a kid who doesn't try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. He's pretty bad at memorizing stuff, and spelling is his worst subject. (But so are math and reading!) In the first...