--- product_id: 7174684 title: "Niagara Falls, Or Does It? #1 (Hank Zipzer)" price: "€ 32.88" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/7174684-niagara-falls-or-does-it-1-hank-zipzer store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Niagara Falls, Or Does It? #1 (Hank Zipzer) **Price:** € 32.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Niagara Falls, Or Does It? #1 (Hank Zipzer) - **How much does it cost?** € 32.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/7174684-niagara-falls-or-does-it-1-hank-zipzer) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Niagara Falls, Or Does It? #1 (Hank Zipzer) [Winkler, Henry, Oliver, Lin] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Niagara Falls, Or Does It? #1 (Hank Zipzer) Review: Hank the Hero - "Hank Zipzer: Niagra Falls, Or Does It?" (2006) written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is a humorous fiction book, which is the first in the series of books featuring Hank. It follows the life of fourth grader Hank and his friends. School for Hank is not as easy for him, self-admittedly, as compared to his friends and classmates. His struggles with reading affect many aspects of his life, and eventually a teacher suggests Hank be tested for a learning disability (LD). The characters in the book are believable, and each character has a distinct voice, role, and purpose in each other's lives. More and more is revealed about each character as the plot is developed. In my opinion, Hank and his friends are three-dimensional and are as real as fourth graders as there ever could be. Mr. Winkler, of the famed Arthur `Fonzi' Fonzarelli role on the television series "Happy Days," is also a producer, director, and public speaker. The creation of the character Hank Zipzer was partly autobiographical. Mrs. Oliver, co-author, is a producer of movies and countless television shows, mostly based on children's books. She is also a co-founder and director of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (Prater & Dyches, 2008). We join in on Hank Zipzer's beginning of his fourth grade year, and it starts off grandly as Hank is called to the principal's office. Throughout the book we learn about Hank's feelings about his struggles with reading, and it is evident that a lot of drama, antics, and even comical moments are related to his shortcomings. Although the book is somewhat predictable, it is a book in which a reader roots for the "underdog" of the story and secretly relishes when the antagonist gets what he deserves. However there is much more going on in this book as Mr. Winkler and Mrs. Oliver reveal the theme that being different is okay, because, according to Papa Pete, "That's what makes us great" (pg 132). Hank Zipzer is an intermediate-level enjoyable read, and is hard to put down. I highly recommend reading it. As a teacher in a classroom, this book is a solid piece of authentic literature to use in perhaps a literature circle. Character development, plot, setting, and theme can be examined. And since this book has relatable characters such as Hank, students can discuss the impact his learning disability has and how it affects the many aspects of his life. Reference: Prater, M., & Dyches, T. (2008). Books that portray characters with disabilities: A top 25 list for children and young adults. Teaching Exceptional Children, 40(4), 32-38. Review: A Classy Class Review- Mr. Cole's Class - Have you ever had a teacher that was really, really mean and gave you a five paragraph assignment on the first day of school? Well Hank Zipzer did. Her name was Mrs. Adolf. Instead of an 5 paragraph essay, he did something very creative and very wrong. Boy, was Mrs. Adolf mad. I am not going to tell you what the creative kid (Hank) did. I am just going to say it was creative and a problem. Some of the characters are Frankie, Ashley, and Hank, And I better also mention the nerdy guy, Robert. These characters are characters you will find in many Hank Zipzer books. They are great characters because we can relate to them as kids. I really enjoyed the book, Niagara Falls or Does It? is the first of the Zipzer books. I liked it because it had cool parts like when Frankie, Ashley and Hank started the Magik 3. The Magik 3 was a way cool magic group that the three kids were part of. But even their magic couldn't help them when disaster strikes. And the disaster was so funny. I guess that's why I like this book so much. It makes me laugh a lot. It is the kind of humor a third or fourth grader would appreciate.If you want to find out the disaster, read this awesomely cool book. You won't be disappointed. I promise you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0448431629 | | Best Sellers Rank | #61,680 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #73 in Children's Books on Disabilities #634 in Children's School Issues #1,987 in Children's Friendship Books | | Book 1 of 17 | Hank Zipzer | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (796) | | Dimensions | 5.19 x 0.32 x 7.69 inches | | Grade level | 3 - 7 | | ISBN-10 | 9780448431628 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0448431628 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 144 pages | | Publication date | February 10, 2004 | | Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap | | Reading age | 8 - 10 years, from customers | ## Images ![Niagara Falls, Or Does It? #1 (Hank Zipzer) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RjgN9Pw6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hank the Hero *by M***E on February 11, 2013* "Hank Zipzer: Niagra Falls, Or Does It?" (2006) written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is a humorous fiction book, which is the first in the series of books featuring Hank. It follows the life of fourth grader Hank and his friends. School for Hank is not as easy for him, self-admittedly, as compared to his friends and classmates. His struggles with reading affect many aspects of his life, and eventually a teacher suggests Hank be tested for a learning disability (LD). The characters in the book are believable, and each character has a distinct voice, role, and purpose in each other's lives. More and more is revealed about each character as the plot is developed. In my opinion, Hank and his friends are three-dimensional and are as real as fourth graders as there ever could be. Mr. Winkler, of the famed Arthur `Fonzi' Fonzarelli role on the television series "Happy Days," is also a producer, director, and public speaker. The creation of the character Hank Zipzer was partly autobiographical. Mrs. Oliver, co-author, is a producer of movies and countless television shows, mostly based on children's books. She is also a co-founder and director of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (Prater & Dyches, 2008). We join in on Hank Zipzer's beginning of his fourth grade year, and it starts off grandly as Hank is called to the principal's office. Throughout the book we learn about Hank's feelings about his struggles with reading, and it is evident that a lot of drama, antics, and even comical moments are related to his shortcomings. Although the book is somewhat predictable, it is a book in which a reader roots for the "underdog" of the story and secretly relishes when the antagonist gets what he deserves. However there is much more going on in this book as Mr. Winkler and Mrs. Oliver reveal the theme that being different is okay, because, according to Papa Pete, "That's what makes us great" (pg 132). Hank Zipzer is an intermediate-level enjoyable read, and is hard to put down. I highly recommend reading it. As a teacher in a classroom, this book is a solid piece of authentic literature to use in perhaps a literature circle. Character development, plot, setting, and theme can be examined. And since this book has relatable characters such as Hank, students can discuss the impact his learning disability has and how it affects the many aspects of his life. Reference: Prater, M., & Dyches, T. (2008). Books that portray characters with disabilities: A top 25 list for children and young adults. Teaching Exceptional Children, 40(4), 32-38. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Classy Class Review- Mr. Cole's Class *by A***R on May 17, 2012* Have you ever had a teacher that was really, really mean and gave you a five paragraph assignment on the first day of school? Well Hank Zipzer did. Her name was Mrs. Adolf. Instead of an 5 paragraph essay, he did something very creative and very wrong. Boy, was Mrs. Adolf mad. I am not going to tell you what the creative kid (Hank) did. I am just going to say it was creative and a problem. Some of the characters are Frankie, Ashley, and Hank, And I better also mention the nerdy guy, Robert. These characters are characters you will find in many Hank Zipzer books. They are great characters because we can relate to them as kids. I really enjoyed the book, Niagara Falls or Does It? is the first of the Zipzer books. I liked it because it had cool parts like when Frankie, Ashley and Hank started the Magik 3. The Magik 3 was a way cool magic group that the three kids were part of. But even their magic couldn't help them when disaster strikes. And the disaster was so funny. I guess that's why I like this book so much. It makes me laugh a lot. It is the kind of humor a third or fourth grader would appreciate.If you want to find out the disaster, read this awesomely cool book. You won't be disappointed. I promise you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good *by T***A on January 2, 2026* Bought this for my grandson and he enjoyed it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/7174684-niagara-falls-or-does-it-1-hank-zipzer](https://www.desertcart.be/products/7174684-niagara-falls-or-does-it-1-hank-zipzer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*