By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver (author) Part of the Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever Series series
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Love the new CBBC series? Read the original books! TV tie-in edition of the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero. In this story, Hank is the star in the school play, but a costume disaster on opening night threatens the whole show. Twelve-year-old Hank is a likeable, struggling hero that readers will adore. He is a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world.
Hank has dyslexia, and when problems arise, he deals with them in a way no one else would - putting him on a direct collision course with his teachers and parents.
The 13X30-minute children's show first aired on CBBC from Jan 2014. CBBC is the top rating children's channel in the UK for 6-12 year olds. It is home to popular programmes such as Deadly 60, Horrible Histories, Shaun the Sheep, Merlin and Tracy Beaker.
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Henry Winkler, the author of the original books on which the TV series is based, stars as Mr Rock the music teacher. Series also features comedy talent Felicity Montagu as Ms Adolf (Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, I'm Alan Partridge, Bridget Jones' Diary, Nighty Night) and Neil Fitzmaurice as Hank's dad (Peepshow, Mount Pleasant). Introducing Nicholas James as Hank.
Backlist: Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever series.
Boys who struggle in school will especially appreciate the story, but this enjoyable, fast-paced novel will draw other children as well. Booklist
Henry Winkler was born in New York City, the son of Ilse and Harry Winkler who emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1939 before the beginning of the Second World War. He made his acting debut as Billy Budd in the eighth grade at the McBurney School for Boys in New York City. During his high school and college years, he studied in Lausanne, Switzerland and worked in a lumber mill in a small German town.
Henry’s role as “The Fonz” in the popular US sitcom Happy Days made him one of the most recognized actors in the world, loved by all ages. He won two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Series and was honored with a “star” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Since then he has appeared in lots of other films and is also an award-winning producer and director of family and children's programming. He is also deeply committed to children’s welfare and works with many children’s groups.
In 2003, Henry began writing a series of children’s novels with his partner Lin Oliver entitled, Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Under-Achiever. The books are about the everyday adventures of Hank, a bright boy in the fourth grade who has learning difficulties. They are inspired by Henry’s struggle throughout his education due to his own dyslexia.
Lin Oliver has spent much of her career writing and producing film, television and video projects for children and families. She is co-founder and executive director of the international Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrator. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.
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The 13X30-minute children's show first aired on CBBC from Jan 2014. CBBC is the top rating children's channel in the UK for 6-12 year olds.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Hank Zipzer: The Curtain Went Up, My Trousers Fell Down and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Hank Zipzer: The Curtain Went Up, My Trousers Fell Down features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND), Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Recommended Children's eBooks, School Stories, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Hank Zipzer: The Curtain Went Up, My Trousers Fell Down was written by Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver and published by Walker Books Ltd
Hank Zipzer: The Curtain Went Up, My Trousers Fell Down has 163 pages
Yes it is part of Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever Series series
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