Wednesday, June 25, 2008

I Got a "D" in Salami


By Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

FICTION (GRADES 3-5)


This is the second book in the Hank Zipzer series, and it is a hoot! Poor Hank, a fourth-grader, did not do well on his report card - a D in math, a D in spelling, and a D in reading! He doesn't want his parents to find out, so he and his friends come up with a hilarious solution while at his mom's deli (hence the salami). But, the situation backfires on Hank and it's a laugh-out-loud fest for the reader to see if Hank is going to make it out of this dilemma. I listened to the audio book read by author Henry Winkler (the Fonz) and ended up cracking up during several parts of the book. Hank is a lovable character, full of spirit and wise-cracks! The salami incident is pure slapstick humor. There is also a great part of the book where Hank gets tested for learning challenges. This could be a nerve-wracking situation for many children, but the authors do a wonderful job of depicting it. It doesn't hurt that when Hank's involved, there is sure to be some fun! This is a great book for a reluctant reader and I fully recommend the audio book. Henry Winkler's reading is wonderful, giving such spirit and fun to the characters.

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