I Got a D in Salami: Hank Zipzer, The Mostly True Confessions of the Worlds Best Underachiever (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Henry Winkler Play Audiobook Sample

I Got a 'D' in Salami: Hank Zipzer, The Mostly True Confessions of the World's Best Underachiever Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Henry Winkler Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2004 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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It's report card day, the most dreaded day of Hank Zipzer's school year. And when Hank gets his grades, they're his worst nightmare come true: a D in spelling, a D in reading, a D in math. This is not going to make his parents happy. This will certainly get him grounded for life. Hank needs help. And he needs it fast!

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"As the book opens, Hank and his mom are studying for a spelling contest. (exactly what is the purpose of spelling bees?) He is having problems trying to "focus." Spelling tests can be difficult for some kids and spelling bees make it even worse. As Hank says, "Call me crazy,but I don't know how anyone can think spelling is even slightly fun, let alone great fun." Hank gets into trouble when he doesn't sit down after he missed a word. The principal tells him,' "Following directions will get you where you need to be, no matter where you are." How do principals come up with this stuff !! That day report cards come out. Hank and his friends go to the deli his mom operates. She is trying to come up with a great soy receipe for salami for an important client. Through a series of events, Hank's report card ends up groud up in the salami. The salami gets taken to the important client and Hank goes to his house to stop the tasting. When he sees the salami, he can see such words (on paper in the salami) as "sloppy," "fail," and "D in spelling." There is a meeting with Hank's parents, Hank and the client. Hank explains the whole situaion. The client tells the story of his daughter,who had learning problems, and her being tested and then with the proper help she was able to attend Columbia University. Hank's parents finally decide to have him tested. They didn't have him tested after the first suggestion as Hank's dad couldn't admit there was a problem. (sound like any man you know??) Tests prove Hanks has some learning challenges and the school will help. Everyone learns in different ways (no kidding !!), the school will give Hank information in a variety of ways (including tapes) work on study skills and more time for tests. Hank's mom's client becomes a champion for Hank....and all kids need champions !"

— Diana (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As a future educator, this book, while well below the reading level of a University Graduate, was an insight into the importance of learning disabilities, and the profound effect they can have on students. Fun, simple read that doesn't tire you out, and may even catch yourself laughing aloud. "

    — Daniel, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " he really did get his d in the salami "

    — Heather, 2/16/2014
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    " This book teaches a good lesson about telling lies and how they only grow after being told. It also does a good job explaining why it's important to try to fix your mistakes when a lie has been told and although there are sometimes consequences for that mistake, being truthworthy is more important. "

    — Emily, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the second Hank Zipzer book my son and I have read, and I've got to say Henry WInkler has found a wonderful formula for kids' stories. Hank has a pretty good life with is parents and sister in an apartment building in New York City. His mom runs a deli with her dad, Papa Pete. His dad loves to do crossword puzzles. And Hank has two best friends who live in the same building, Ashley and Frankie. Hank has just one problem: he has a lot of trouble in school. He finds it very hard to concentrate and even harder to remember what he's been trying to concentrate on. While it's a serious problem, Winkler and Olin milk it for great humor while all the time showing Hank's many other great qualities. In this story Hank is ashamed to show his parents the three Ds he got on his report card. In trying to hide the report card, it gets ground up into a batch of his mother's salami - salami intended for a very important customer. Now Hank and his friends have to figure out what to do. There are many laugh out loud moments in the story. The story also resolves with a serious look at why Hank is struggling in school and offers kids in similar circumstances a lot of hope that things can get better. "

    — Chris, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It is really funny any body who likes funny books will like this book. "

    — Nickmyhre, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A young boy named Hank Zipzer got a D in three classes and is to ashamed to tell his parents. One day at the deli he dropped it in the grinder. But the meat they where making was going to the president of the company. So he had to make a evolve skim to get it back before he eats it and gets sick. But he got caught and he had to call his parents and tell them what he did but the man thought he was dyslexic. So he got tested and it turns out he was. "

    — 10-11, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book talks a lot about hanks learning problems and how he gets almost all d's. AHHHHHH! "

    — Erin, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Just as good as the first one! "

    — Mackenzie, 1/7/2014
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    " It was a good book read. But i dont' think a ''D'' in a salami would taste good. "

    — Lance, 12/31/2013
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    " it was great i like that two people r writing it so they can have to choose witch sentes they like better. "

    — Beth, 12/22/2013
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    " it was so funny! i learned that you should never put your report card in a batch of salami "

    — Aesha☆, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this aloud to my class. Another Hank Zipzer that my 3rd graders loved!!! "

    — Brooke, 10/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you have someone in your life that struggles with learning disabilities you will appreciate this book. "

    — Shellie, 10/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love thees books !!!!!!!!!! "

    — Cason, 10/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Soren thought this was pretty funny. He said that the only thing he didn't like about it was that the brother and sister don't always treat each other very nicely. "

    — Rebecca, 9/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " very very good humorous book. "

    — Andy, 8/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book had me laughing so hard. As I read it I could actually hear Henry Winklers voice. I could not wait to read the next page to see how young Hank was going to get out of his perilous situation.Thank goodness he has such good friends and a very understanding grandpa. "

    — Jenny, 6/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is truly funny. I like that this book has a boy with ADHA but with friends and family who stick with him and support him. I think this is a great read for student with ADHA and those who know a classmate with this issue to help them have a better understanding of who they are. "

    — Mrs., 11/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My whole family loves the Hank Zipzer books. If you want to REALLY enjoy them, listen to the audiobooks read by the author, Henry Winkler. Hilarious! "

    — Natalie, 6/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was ok. It was written from a boys point of veiw so it was kinda ehhh. "

    — Melanie, 2/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " My boys love these books. "

    — Jennifer, 10/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Soren thought this was pretty funny. He said that the only thing he didn't like about it was that the brother and sister don't always treat each other very nicely. "

    — Rebecca, 4/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " he really did get his d in the salami "

    — Heather, 10/8/2009
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    " Just as good as the first one! "

    — Mackenzie, 7/21/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book talks a lot about hanks learning problems and how he gets almost all d's. AHHHHHH! "

    — Erin, 6/25/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another adventure in the Hank Zipzer series! Hank gets his dreaded report card and thanks to his usual luck, it ends up mixed in with a salami dish! Adventure begins when Hank and his friends try to recover the shredded report card. A nice read for anyone who needs a good laugh. "

    — Duane, 10/19/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love reading all Henrys books with my son Never have I read about a boy who has a learning disabilty be as refreshing as Mr Winker writes!!! "

    — Cass, 8/12/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book had me laughing so hard. As I read it I could actually hear Henry Winklers voice. I could not wait to read the next page to see how young Hank was going to get out of his perilous situation.Thank goodness he has such good friends and a very understanding grandpa. "

    — Jenny, 3/6/2008

About Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler is an actor, producer, and director, and he speaks publicly all over the world. In addition, he has a star on Hollywood Boulevard, was presented with the Order of the British Empire by the Queen of England, and the jacket he wore in his television role in Happy Days as “the Fonz” hangs in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. But if you asked him what he was proudest of, he would say, “Writing the Hank Zipzer books with my partner, Lin Oliver.”