The Curtain Went Up, My Pants Fell Down #11 (Hank Zipzer) [Paperback]

Henry Winkler (Author), Lin Oliver (Author), Jesse Joshua Watson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Hank Zipzer

Hank Zipzer is failing math, so he has to work with Heather Payne, resident class brain, to help get his grades up. At the same time, Hank’s school is putting on a production of The King and I. As coincidence would have it, Hank is cast as the King, and Heather as Anna. But when Hank’s dad tells him he can only appear in the play if he gets a B on his next math test, Hank knows he has to hit the books. Can Hank pull through in time for the show?

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About the Author

Henry Winkler is an acomplished actor, producer and director.  In 2003, Henry added author to his list of acheivements as he co-authored a series of children's books.  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.

Henry is married to Stacey Weitzman and they have three children.

Lin Oliver is a writer and producer of movies, books, and television series for children and families. She has created over one hundred episodes of television, four movies, and seven books. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Alan. They have three sons named Theo, Ollie, and Cole, one fluffy dog named Annie, and no iguanas.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (May 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0448442671
• ISBN-13: 978-0448442679
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,832 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All of life is a stage for Hank Zipzer, August 4, 2009

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Steven R. McEvoy "MCWPP" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Curtain Went Up, My Pants Fell Down #11 (Hank Zipzer) (Paperback)

This is a great series, it does an amazing job of capturing the experience of living and growing up with learning disabilities. Henry Winkler admits that he himself has a form of dyslexia. However this is the second book with a glaring continuity error, and it is beginning to bother me. In Book 10 My Dog's a Scaredy-Cat: A Halloween Tail it states that Hank never got above C's he says that his "grades have only ever traveled to C-ville and parts south". In this book on p.3 Hank states that "A C-Minus was a step up for me. I usually live in D-Ville." Yet in book 8 Summer School? What Genius Thought That Up? He got an A+ on his oral presentation. There is also a second incident in this book whwre he states he never got A's. The continuity error being missed a second time by editors and proof readers is disappointing. However setting that aside this is another wonderful adventure for Hank and his friends at PS 87(Public School 87).

In this story Hank wants' to try out for the role of the King of Siam, in the school's adaptation of the play Anna and the King, but he has just flunked a math test and started peer tutoring. His father only allows him to try out for the play if he agrees he will get a B+ on his next math test. If he does not achieve this mark and has got a spot in the play, he will have to drop out. As we can tell from the title it sounds like he made it but how many trials does he have to overcome to make it. Follow Hank as he get's to know Heather Payne as both a peer tutor and friend, and maybe Hank can teach Heather a thing or two, read and find out.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hank Zipper book, January 11, 2009

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S. Kavanagh "Sharon" (Gulfport, Fla.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Curtain Went Up, My Pants Fell Down #11 (Hank Zipzer) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my grandson's Christmas present. He really enjoyed reading this book and I am anticipating purchasing more for him.

Thanks.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny Book, December 21, 2008

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Wendy M. Greene (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Curtain Went Up, My Pants Fell Down #11 (Hank Zipzer) (Paperback)

My 8 year old granddaughter who is very bright and has no problems at school, loved this book and thought it was very funny. She also read it aloud to her younger brother who loved it.