Monday, April 9, 2012

Hank Zipzer: Day of the Iguana - Chapter Book # 14

Hank Zipzer: Day of the Iguana
Author: Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver

Publisher: Grossett & Dunlap, New York, 2003


Genre: Realistic Fiction

Themes: friendship, magic, school, clubhouse, family, animals
Primary Characters:Hank Zipzer


Secondary Characters: Frankie, Ashley, Robert, Emily

Summary:
     Hank, Frankie, and Ashley are all partners in their business called Magic 3.  They do magic shows for birthday parties for a small fee.  One weekend, Hank promises to record a monster video for Frankie.  When he misreads the channel guide and records a shopping channel instead he assumes his friendship with Frankie is over.  He may be right.  What will it take for Frankie to forgive Hank?  Will they ever be best friends again?
     This is a cute story for advanced children in fourth grade or any age up until about seventh grade.  It is kind of spunky with lots of humor.  Most children will enjoy as a leisure read.
   

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