This installment in the beloved Hank Zipzer series, inspired by Henry Winkler's own childhood experiences with dyslexia, follows Hank as he attempts to host an unsupervised pizza party. What starts as a fun plan quickly devolves into comedic chaos involving a pet lizard, a forgotten history project, and plenty of mishaps. The book gently explores themes of responsibility, problem-solving, and self-acceptance through Hank's relatable struggles. Designed with a special font to boost readability for children with dyslexia, it's an excellent choice for independent readers aged 7-10, and a fun read-aloud for younger children.
An out-of-control pizza party. A lizard-feeding mishap. An overdue school project. What could go wrong? The world’s greatest underachiever is back! Hank Zipzer has a few tips for hosting an epic pizza party. No parents at home? Check. Pizza and ice cream galore? Accomplished. Friends invited? Check. History homework finished? Er, not quite. And Hank may have forgotten his vow never to pet-sit a lizard — especially a live-locusts-and-mealworms-eating one. Can Hank get his big project done before tomorrow, or will one disaster lead to another? Well, if history is any guide, the answer is pretty obvious. . . . The amiable character originated by Henry Winkler — inspired by his own childhood — returns in a comical adventure set in a font designed to boost readability for kids with dyslexia.