Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017 · Est. 2 hour read

Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench!

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, Scott Garrett (Illustrator)

Part of the Here's Hank series

Hank must overcome his basketball struggles to help his team win again.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 82 ratings
128 pages· 9,858 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Hank is determined to join his friends on the basketball court, but there's a catch—he's terrible at the game. With the annual second grade showdown looming, Hank's school aims for a historic third victory against their rivals. Supported by his dad, Dr. Dunk, and his friends, Hank must hustle to become the team's secret weapon. Can he rise to the challenge and secure the win, or will his lack of skills cost them the game? Dive into this humorous tale of friendship, perseverance, and unexpected triumphs.

From the publisher

In this winning addition to the easy-to-read bestselling series, Hank has to hustle to prove he can be his basketball team’s secret weapon! For two years running, Hank’s school has beaten their arch rivals at the annual second grade basketball game. When his friends try out, Hank is determined to play, too. There’s just one problem: Hank is terrible at basketball. Luckily Dr. Dunk (AKA Hank’s dad) and Hank’s friends have his back. With a little help, Hank just might be what the team needs to win their first three-peat in PS 87 history! This bestselling series written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is perfect for the transitional reader. With a unique, easy-to-read font, endless humor, and characters every kid would want to be friends with, any story with Hank is a slam dunk! From the Trade Paperback edition.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Words
9,858
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about basketballBooks about hard workBooks about schoolBooks about competitionBooks about making friends
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
190622
Publication
Published
August 1, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781101995877

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