Dump Trucks and Dogsleds: I'm on My Way, Mom!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009 · Est. 4 hour read

Dump Trucks and Dogsleds: I'm on My Way, Mom!

Part of the Hank Zipzer series

A snowstorm traps Hank far from home as his baby brother arrives early.

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160 pages· 26,931 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Hank is not thrilled about sharing his room with a new baby brother. But when a snowstorm hits during a bonding trip with Dad and Emily, they receive urgent news: the baby is arriving early. Racing against time and weather, they embark on a wild journey home, using trains, dump trucks, snowmobiles, and dogsleds. Will they make it back in time for Baby Zipzer's birth? Adventure and family collide in this race against nature.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
26,931
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~720L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
131922
Publication
Published
August 6, 2009
First published
January 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448443805

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