The Life of Me: Enter at Your Own Risk
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008 · Est. 5 hour read

The Life of Me: Enter at Your Own Risk

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

Part of the Hank Zipzer series

A school crush complicates Hank's life when he discovers she's related to his nemesis.

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256 pages· 34,258 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Hank's world turns upside down when his teacher is replaced by Mr. Rock, who suggests an after-school reading program, threatening Hank's tae kwon do sessions. Things take a surprising turn when Hank develops a crush on a girl in the program, only to find out she's related to his arch-rival, McKelty. With a unique scrapbook project offering a creative outlet, Hank navigates the challenges of school, friendship, and unexpected connections. Will Hank manage to balance his passions and newfound feelings, or will his nemesis complicate everything?

From the publisher

When Ms. Adolf hurts her back in a tango contest and goes on longterm leave, Mr. Rock (the music teacher) is called in as the sub. Hank is psyched . . . until Mr. Rock suggests that Hank attend an after-school reading program, which means he’ll miss tae kwon do. But when Hank gets a crush on a girl in the reading program, and when Mr. Rock says that instead of writing his autobiography (a class assignment), Hank can present his life in scrapbook form, well . . . life’s looking good. Then Hank finds out that his crush is actually the cousin of his nemesis, McKelty!

Readers will love Hank’s newest adventure, plus they will adore reading Hank’s scrapbook, which includes black-and-white photos of his school and neighborhood, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, and more!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Words
34,258
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~769L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~R
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
122006
Publication
Published
May 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448443768

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