(3) 1-3 Here's Hank series. Illustrated by Scott Garrett. In his ninth chapter book, NYC second grader Hank helps at his mother's deli, The Crunchy Pickle, for Take Your Child to Work Day. Hank, who has learning disabilities, makes more than a few mistakes, but the good-natured kid bounces back, as usual. Grayscale spot art breaks up the approachable underdog story. The typeface used throughout is designed to benefit dyslexic readers.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 1-3 Here's Hank series. Illustrated by Scott Garrett. Hank makes the second-grade basketball team, despite his inability to dribble or shoot a basket. He displays a talent for passing and proves his value to the team, but Coach Adolf in unconvinced. Can Hank help PS 87 win the big game? Fans of the series will enjoy another fast-paced, approachable school story in easier-to-read "Dyslexie" font and illustrated with grayscale spot art.

Reviewer: Pam Yosca

(3) 1-3 Here's Hank series. Illustrated by Scott Garrett. Irrepressible Hank Zipzer, a boy with learning disabilities, is back; this time, he's serving up his usual hijinks while competing in a cooking contest against his stuck-up cousin, Judith Ann. As in previous books, there's a fast-paced (and somewhat predictable) story line, lively dialogue, and lots of black-and-white cartoon-style spot art. The typeface used throughout is designed to benefit dyslexic readers.

Reviewer: Debora Pearson

(4) 1-3 Here's Hank series. Illustrated by Scott Garrett. After watching a scary zombie movie with his friends Frankie and Ashley and local bully Nick, Hank develops an obsessive fear of zombies. This fifth installment is more humdrum than romp, but Hank is a relatable kid, and the story is approachable for struggling readers; as with other entries, the book's font is designed to be easily comprehensible to dyslexic readers.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(3) 1-3 Here's Hank series. Illustrated by Scott Garrett. Hank's sister Emily is disappointed that Ginger the snake won't be at her birthday party. To surprise her, Hank decides to disguise himself as the Westside Wizard and make a rubber snake appear out of thin air at the party; his efforts create more magic than expected. The approachable story (in easier-to-read "Dyslexie" font) about a likable kid includes silly cartoon illustrations.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) 1-3 Here's Hank series. Illustrated by Scott Garrett. Hank's second grade class is putting on a play, and he's worried that his dyslexia will affect his audition. Although he doesn't get the part he wants, he still ends up a star of the show. This undemanding first book in a new chapter book series featuring a younger Hank Zipzer maintains the original series' slapstick humor. Black-and-white cartoon illustrations add to the comedy.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) 4-6 Ghost Buddy series. Billy gets his ghost friend Hoove a pet in hopes of improving Hoove's flunking grade in Responsibility--except Hoove is too scary for most critters. It's not until the family takes in a stray cat, and she has three kittens, that Hoove steps up. There's a lesson here, but it's nicely camouflaged by this third installment's humorous spirit and witty banter.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) 4-6 Ghost Buddy series. Snarky ghost Hoover tries to befriend the ghost of a Chumash princess at a museum. But after he breaks too many promises, he loses Anacapa's trust. Luckily, his human friend Billy is there to help Hoove discover just how powerful telling the truth can be. With a painlessly built-in lesson about the Chumash people, Hoove and Billy's latest hilarious romp will please fans.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner

(3) 4-6 Ghost Buddy series. Billy Broccoli's new house is inhabited by teenage ghost Hoover Porterhouse. Hoove helps Billy navigate a new school and defeat a nasty bully (Zero); second installment Mind finds Billy, with Hoove's help, convincing classmates that he's a mind-reader, but Billy opts for a less impressive (honest) feat in a competition. Billy and Hoove's snarky repartee make these books' lessons go down easy. Review covers these Ghost Buddy titles: Mind if I Read Your Mind? and Zero to Hero.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(3) 4-6 Ghost Buddy series. Billy Broccoli's new house is inhabited by teenage ghost Hoover Porterhouse. Hoove helps Billy navigate a new school and defeat a nasty bully (Zero); second installment Mind finds Billy, with Hoove's help, convincing classmates that he's a mind-reader, but Billy opts for a less impressive (honest) feat in a competition. Billy and Hoove's snarky repartee make these books' lessons go down easy. Review covers these Ghost Buddy titles: Mind if I Read Your Mind? and Zero to Hero.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski