Day of the Iguana

by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0448432129
• ISBN13: 9780448432120
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

A great series for boys!

The way I see it, any book that can keep a 10 year old boy away from his video games, gets 5 stars and then some. "Day of the Iguana" and the other eight books will do for boys what "The Babysitters Club" did for girls. I've been waiting a long time for something boys can relate to other than "Yu Gi Oh" comic books and "Captain Underpants." Henry Winkler has done that with Hank Zipzer and his friends, he's made reading fun for boys. You can count on Hank getting himself in a situation that would be best handled being straightforward and you can count on him going out of his way being anything but. The best part is watching you kid choose Hank over the TV. Parents all over will understand just what an accomplishment that is.

Day of the Iguana

When my mom gave me this book for Christmas I didn't really want to read it. Once I found it on my book shelf and started reading it I couldn't put it down. After I finished the book it was so funny and great that I wanted to read it again. I give this book five stars.

Day of the Iguana

This is one of the best children's books I have read in a long time. I read it to my 4th grade class and they didn't want me to put it down. I don't know a kid that can't identify with Hank Zipzer in one way or another. It was very easy to read and quite enjoyable. My class gives it 44 thumbs up. Keep up the good work Henry Winkler.

Niagra Falls or Does It?

I am a fourth grade teacher and I have read all three of the Hank Zipzer books to my class and they absolutely adore all three of them. The characters in the books are very real and the kids can easily relate to the situations they go through. My kids are so eager to finish their work so I can read the next chapters. Thank you Mr. Winkler.

Winkler Wins Again

When Happy Days was at the top of the TV ratings, Henry Winkler, as Arthur Fonzarelli, did a lot to influence the kids of America. He has done it again with the third in this series. The narrative flows easily, sounds like it was written by a 10 year old (which, in this case, is a good thing), and contains vivid images that stay with the reader. While it is helpful to have already read the other two novels, the story manages to fill in missing gaps. Kids can relate to the characters and teachers can easily see themselves. As a teacher, this book has helped me to re-think how I approach kids who have dyslexia or other learning disabilities. Henry Winkler is a great guy and I am thrilled with this latest facet of his career!