Most Popular Books by Henry Winkler

Hank and friends watch scary movie before Halloween, and Hank thinks he begins to see zombies everywhere.

Another hilarious adventure for Billy and the Hoove from bestselling authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver! Billy Broccoli is used to getting expert advice--wanted or not--from the ghost with the most, Hoover Porterhouse! The Hoove has smooth moves and a silver tongue...and he isn''t shy about sharing his words of wisdom! But when a night at the museum finds Hoover face-to-face with the ghost of a powerful Chumash Indian princess, his brain turns into mashed potatoes. Now the tables are turned and it''s up to Billy to help Hoover find the words he needs to make a new friend.

When Hank first heard that his mom was having a baby boy, he wasn''t so thrilled. And when he finds out that the baby will be sharing his room, Hank is positively outraged! To make things easier, Dad suggests he take Hank and Emily away for some bonding. But on the first day of their trip, a freak snowstorm arrives. And then they get a call that the baby is coming early! Hank, Dad, and Emily know they have to get home - and fast! They hop on a train, hitch a ride on a dump truck, jump on a snowmobile, and climb into a dogsled, all in a desperate attempt to get home in time for Baby Zipzer''s birth.

Another hilarious, action-packed intergalactic adventure in the New York Times bestselling series by superstar authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Buddy’s out-of-this-world adventures continue! Since Citizen Cruel failed to capture Buddy, the Supreme Leader is left with no other choice: he must go to Earth himself to make sure Buddy is returned to his home planet for the ultimate punishment. While an unsuspecting Buddy is acting on his Hollywood sitcom, the Supreme Leader’s powers of mind control weave a delicate web to entrap him. Will Buddy be caught? Will he succumb to these menacing powers? Will the Earthlings ever find out who Buddy Burger truly is? These are the questions that will keep readers turning pages until the end of this action-packed, side-splitting comedy adventure in the New York Times bestselling middle-grade series.

In Lights, Camera, Danger!,Emmy Award winner Henry Winker and Lin Oliver are back for the second installment of the New York Times bestselling Alien Superstar middle-grade series that Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney calls “truly out of this world!” 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 superstardom—until the arrival of Citizen Cruel, a shape-shifting Squadron member sent from Buddy’s home planet to bring him back by any means necessary. Will Buddy conquer this clever and unpredictable enemy? How long can he continue to keep his alien identity secret from his friends and fans? Is there enough guacamole on Earth to sustain him? And chips to go with it? Action-packed and full of laughs, this is the second book in the exciting New York Times bestselling middle-grade series.

A middle schooler tries to teach a ghost some responsibility—but it doesn’t go as planned—in this tale by the New York Times–bestselling authors! When Billy Broccoli finds out his personal ghost, Hoover Porterhouse, is failing Responsibility, Billy decides it’s his mission to help Hoover turn his grade around. But how? Then inspiration hits. Billy is going to get Hoover a pet. There’s only one catch—the Hoove scares dogs out of their fur, birds out of their wings, and fish out of their gills. If Billy can’t find the perfect pet, how will Hoover ever learn and make the grade? Praise for Ghost Buddy: Zero to Hero “An endearingly uncool hero . . . Readers will root for Billy.” —Publishers Weekly

Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole is a hysterical, full-color chapter book adventure from New York Times bestselling creators—Emmy Award–winning actor Henry Winkler, children’s book author Lin Oliver, and Caldecott Medal–winning author-illustrator Dan Santat Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, is a crime-solving (and very precocious) little duck. She and her animal pals live on Dogwood Pond, a beautiful pond in New England adjacent to Lazy Days, a human campground. Dogwood Pond has always been a pristine spot with clear water, abundant wildlife, and shady willow trees, but now it is encountering puzzling problems—mysteries that arise from human-caused disruptions in nature, such as water pollution, refuse, warming climate, and human encroachment. When Tad the Tadpole goes missing, Detective Duck and her friends in the Pond Squad are on the case. What first seemed like a simple search and rescue mission gets more complicated when her friends find a pipe leaking a strange brown liquid and a cluster of peculiar blue-green plants that make it difficult for the pond creatures to breathe. Fortunately, Detective Duck is on the job, solving these puzzling mysteries before they get out of hand and destroy their habitat! The Pond Squad will have to work together to clean up their environment and bring Tad home in this charming new mystery. The Detective Duck series: Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (#1) Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole (#2)

A six-eyed teenage alien refugee becomes a Hollywood star in this hilarious series opener by the bestselling authors of the Hank Zipzer series, Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver. When thirteen-year-old Buddy Burger has to flee from his alien planet, he crash lands in an even wilder place: Hollywood, California. But no one is shocked to see a six-eyed alien strolling around the Universal back lot. The tourists just think he’s an actor in a supercool alien costume. And the fancy Hollywood directors take notice too. They cast Buddy in a popular TV show playing (of course) an alien. After a video of his first episode goes viral, he becomes an overnight sensation, and suddenly, his world is filled with adoring fans, rides in glamorous limos, and appearances at all-the-shrimp-you-can-eat red carpet parties! Will Buddy be able to keep his secret when all eyes are on him? Or will the glitz and glam of Hollywood prove too much for this alien superstar? “Alien Superstar has it all . . . action, suspense, and big laughs!” —Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series “Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver keep us laughing while slipping in a lesson for kids—accept everyone as they are, even if they have suction cups for feet. Alien Superstar is a super fun read for middle grades on up.” —Jennifer Garner “A funny interstellar adventure that will have readers watching the cosmos for the second book to arrive.” —SLJ Review "Winkler and Oliver bring their sharply honed sense of comedy and extensive experience in the television industry to Buddy’s antics on the set. . . . This results in an endearingly strange protagonist that will resonate with any kid who has felt like an outsider. A sense of humor and empathy are required for this zany adventure.” —Booklist

From New York Times bestselling creators—Emmy Award–winning actor Henry Winkler, children’s book author Lin Oliver, and Caldecott Medal–winning author-illustrator Dan Santat—comes Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash, a hilarious, full-color chapter book adventure. Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, is a crime-solving (and very precocious) little duck. She and her animal pals live on beautiful Dogwood Pond, which is adjacent to Lazy Days, a human campground in New England. A pristine spot with clear water, abundant wildlife, and shady willow trees, Dogwood Pond is encountering puzzling problems—mysteries that arise from human-caused disruptions in nature such as water pollution, garbage, warming climate, and human encroachment. Fortunately, Detective Duck is on the job, solving these puzzling mysteries before they get out of hand and destroy their habitat! Armed with her ever-present satchel for collecting clues, her logical mind, and endless curiosity, she boldly goes where no pond creature has before, determined to unravel the mysteries and solve any environmental problem that besets her beloved Dogwood Pond!

Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences. PS 87 is having multicultural week, and Ms. Adolf''s class is putting on a "Foods From Around the World" luncheon. Hank makes enchiladas, and at the luncheon, Ms. Adolf piles her plate with lots of food. But after a few bites, her face turns bright red-one of the dishes is super-spicy! Ms. Adolf accuses someone of playing a mean practical joke and punishes the entire class with no recess until the guilty party comes forward. Hank realizes his trouble with numbers might have caused the problem-what if he accidentally used three cups of peppers instead of 1/3 cup? Will Hank be able to get recess back for everyone without getting detention for the rest of his life? Illustrated by Carol Heyer.

A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters. Presented in comic book format.

When a well-known author of a beloved book series visits Hank''s school, Hank and his two best friends get the chance to be the author''s guide for the day and introduce her at an assembly. But Hank, embarrassed by his struggles with reading, tries to

"Five reasons you should read my book of lists: 1. You''ll look smart; 2. Your teachers can''t get mad at you for reading during class; 3. Your parents will be so impressed they''ll let you eat ice cream for dinner; 4. You can ignore your annoying little sister (or any other annoying sibling); 5. I couldn''t think of a fifth reason. Give me a break-- there''s a whole book of lists waiting for you!"--P. [4] of cover.

Lorsque l''extraterrestre XR 23 Zeta 5466, 13 ans, fait un atterrissage forcé à quelques mètres des studios d''Universal à Hollywood, personne ne s''en étonne, même s''il possède 6 yeux, 14 doigts et deux langues. Les touristes s''imaginent qu''il s''agit d''un acteur. Rebaptisé Loulou Burger, il est embauché dans une émission de télévision, pour jouer un extraterrestre, bien sûr. Le succès est immédiat. Il découvre la vie de star du jour au lendemain, les fans, les tapis rouges, les limousines. Mais pour conserver sa véritable identité secrète, Loulou va avoir besoin de l''aide de ses nouveaux amis humains...

Hank Zipzer has been given the worst school report of his life. There are several things that he fears will happen to him because of this report: one, his sister and her pet lizard will laugh at him, two, he will be stuck at school for ever, and, three, the school bully will call him stupid. Hank needs to hide that school report now. And where better than the meat grinder at his mums cafe, The Crunchy Pickle ... What could possibly go wrong?!

The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero. Also available as eBook.This year all the kids at Hank''s school have to pick a favourite sport and specialize in it. Hank can''t run, he can''t catch and he can''t throw. Luckily, he''s a whizz at ping-pong. That''s a sport, right?

Adventure fiction. This is the fourth book in the "New York Times" bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero. It''s time for the annual school sports day: the most anticipated day of the school year. When Hank Zipzer is chosen for the school softball team, the pressure is on. Can Hank lead his team to victory, even though he thinks he''s the worst athlete in the history of the world? Yes, he can! Thanks to his lucky monkey socks. This is a "New York Times" bestselling series from actor-turned-writer Henry "The Fonz" Winkler and acclaimed children''s writer Lin Oliver. It features all new illustrations and fully Anglicized text, and an engaging, inventive hero for the reluctant boy reader. Henry is the ambassador of children''s newspaper "First News''" My Way campaign, which aims to promote greater understanding of children with learning difficulties. He was awarded an OBE in 2011.

Failing fifth grade math, Hank must depend on Heather, the class brain, to help him get a "B" on the next test in order for him to be eligible to play the lead in the school play, "The King and I."

Antics ensue after Hank throws his report card into a meat grinder.

"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 the elephant"--

Hank tries to keep his new favourite sport, ping-pong, a secret from his family and friends.

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 Ha

"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"--

Rescuing a Dachshund from an animal shelter after convincing his skeptical father to get the family a dog, Hank struggles to prove his trustworthiness after his new canine friend gets loose at the park.