You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016 · Est. 2 hour read

You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw

Written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver · Illustrated by Scott Garrett

Part of the Here's Hank series

Hank faces off in a cooking contest, uncovering unexpected family secrets.

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128 pages· 9,686 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Hank's cousin Judith Ann seems perfect, especially in the kitchen. As she dazzles in a junior chef competition, Hank decides to join, too. But beneath her culinary skills, Judith Ann hides struggles similar to Hank's own. As the competition heats up, will they discover a bond beyond the kitchen? Dive into a tale of rivalry, revelation, and unexpected connections.

From the publisher

Find out what Hank cooks up in the seventh book of the series! Hank is nothing like his cousin Judith Ann. When she comes to stay with the Zipzer family while taking part in a junior chef competition, she gives off an air of perfection. She’s an excellent cook, and doesn’t let Hank forget it, either. But when Hank enters the competition, too, he finds out that he and Judith Ann have more in common than he thinks–and it’s not cooking!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
128
Words
9,686
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
Books about self-acceptanceBooks about competitionBooks about cookingBooks about familyBooks about cousins
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
181585
Publication
Published
March 8, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448486598

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