Holy Enchilada!
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Holy Enchilada!

Book #6 in the Hank Zipzer series

A spicy mishap at a school luncheon threatens recess. Can the culprit fix it?

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160 pages· 25,314 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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During multicultural week, Hank's class hosts a global food luncheon. Excited to cook, Hank makes enchiladas, but a spicy surprise leaves Ms. Adolf fuming. Accused of a prank, the class loses recess until the culprit confesses. Hank suspects his math error might be to blame. Can he solve the mystery and save recess without facing detention?

From the publisher

PS 87 is having multicultural week, and Ms. Adolf’s class is putting on a “Foods from Around the World” luncheon. Hank is thrilled: no reading, no outlining, and no review questions, just cooking! Hank makes enchiladas, and at the luncheon, Ms. Adolf piles her plate with lots of food. But after a few bites, her face turns bright red&150one of the dishes is super-spicy! Ms. Adolf accuses someone of playing a mean practical joke, and punishes the entire class with no recess until the guilty party comes forward. Hank realizes his trouble with numbers might have caused the problem&150what if he accidentally used three cups of peppers instead of 1/3 cup? Will Hank be able to get recess back for everyone without getting detention for the rest of his life?

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Format
Pages
160
Words
25,314
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~720L
Themes & topics
Books about cultural exchangeBooks about friendshipBooks about learning differencesBooks about familyBooks about school
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
81578
Publication
Published
August 19, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448433530

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