Zero to Hero
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012 · Est. 4 hour read

Zero to Hero

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

Part of the Ghost Buddy series

A boy and his ghost team up to outsmart a school bully.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 568 ratings
176 pages· 27,979 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Billy Broccoli's new home comes with an unexpected roommate: Hoover Porterhouse, a ghost with attitude. As Billy navigates school bullies and social challenges, Hoover's unconventional advice might be just what he needs. Can this unlikely duo outwit the bully and help Billy find his place? Discover the hilarious and heartwarming journey of friendship and self-discovery.

From the publisher

A hilarious new series from Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver, authors of the bestselling HANK ZIPZER books! Billy Broccoli is new to the neighborhood, and wants cool friends and a spot on the baseball team more than anything. But the one thing he never wanted is his own personal ghost. So imagine his surprise when he ends up sharing a room with Hoover Porterhouse, a funny ghost with a whole lot of attitude. When an obnoxious school bully sets out to demolish Billy, the Hoove comes up with a plan for revenge. It’s all in the Hoove’s Rule Number Forty-Two: Stay cool. And like it or not, Billy and the Hoove have to stick together if Billy ever wants to get in style, get even, and conquer the school.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Words
27,979
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
800L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bullyingBooks about movingBooks about schoolBooks about ghosts
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~S
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
148733
Publication
Published
January 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545298827

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