Lin Oliver
1) Sound Bender
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Pub. Date
c2011
Lexile Measure
730L
Summary
After their parents are declared dead, Leo and his brother Hollis are taken in by a wealthy but distant step-uncle, and when, on his thirteenth birthday, Leo acquires the ability to hear sounds from the past when touching certain objects, he tries to use the skill to rescue a dolphin, whatever the cost.
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Fantastic frame volume 1
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile Measure
520L
Summary
Ten-year-old Tiger and his new friend, Luna, are drawn into a copy of Henri Rousseau's painting, Surprised!, through a magical golden frame by which their neighbor's son disappeared fifty years earlier.
6) Zero to hero
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Ghost buddy volume 1
Lexile Measure
800L
Summary
When Billy Broccoli moves into his new house, he discovers Hoover Porterhouse, a teenage ghost, is haunting his room, and he helps Billy get in style, stand up to bullies, and conquer his new school.
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Alien superstar volume 1
Lexile Measure
690L
Summary
"No one is shocked by the six-eyed alien strolling around the Universal back lot. The tourists just think he's part of the show. It doesn't take long for Buddy to land a role on a popular TV show, playing (of course) an alien. He becomes an overnight heartthrob and is suddenly faced with legions of adoring fans, rides in glamorous limos, and appearances at "all-the-shrimp-you-can-eat" red carpet parties. But can Buddy maintain his secret identity...
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Hank Zipzer volume 1
Pub. Date
c2003
Lexile Measure
610L
Summary
Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.
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Ghost buddy volume 2
Lexile Measure
770L
Summary
With Moorepark Middle School's annual Speak Out Challenge approaching, Billy Broccoli plans to demonstrate mind reading with the help of his ghost friend Hoover Porterhouse, but when Billy starts spending more time with his new teammates than with Hoover, he may lose his secret weapon.
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Alien superstar volume 2
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After escaping his oppressive red dwarf planet and landing a role on a popular Hollywood sitcom, Buddy Burger seems destined for high-flying success. His legions of fans love his six eyes, his suction cup feet, and even his excessive need for avocados. It seems nothing can stop his rise to super-stardom?until the arrival of Citizen Cruel, a shape-shifting Squadron member sent from Buddy?s home planet to bring him back by any means necessary. Will...
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Here's Hank volume 1
Lexile Measure
570L
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Hoping to land the lead in the class play, Hank freezes during his audition and is only able to buzz like a fly, inspiring his teacher to create a special role for him as a silent bookmark that saves the show when a rival suffers an attack of stage fright.
12) Stop that frog!
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Here's Hank volume 3
Lexile Measure
610L
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When the principal has to be away from school at a conference, Hank's class agrees to take care of the principal's special pet frog, and Hank is chosen to take the frog home for the weekend.
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Alien superstar volume 3
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After facing off against Citizen Cruel and becoming a fan favorite on his Hollywood sitcom, Buddy Buger has to hide from the Supreme Leader of his home planet and maintain his secret alien identity.
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Here's Hank volume 2
Lexile Measure
540L
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Rescuing a Dachshund from an animal shelter after convincing his skeptical father to get the family a dog, Hank struggles to prove his trustworthiness after his new canine friend gets loose at the park.
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Here's Hank volume 4
Lexile Measure
600L
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"Hank's sister Emily wants Ralph's Reptile Show to perform at her birthday party more than anything, but Ralph is booked solid. So Hank comes up with a plan: he'll disguise himself as a magician called The Westside Wizard and pull a snake from thin air! But when Hank's true identity is revealed during his performance, his good deed might just turn into a huge disaster"--
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Hank Zipzer volume 7
Pub. Date
2004
Lexile Measure
720L
Summary
Fearing that he may be failing fourth grade, Hank enlists the help of his friends, and even his annoying younger sister, in an effort to prevent his parents from attending a parent-teacher conference.
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Hank Zipzer volume 10
Pub. Date
c2006
Lexile Measure
750L
Summary
Teased by the school bully because of his Halloween costume, underachieving Hank, with the help of his friends, exacts revenge by creating the scariest and grossest haunted house ever and inviting the bully to visit.
18) Holy enchilada!
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Series
Hank Zipzer volume 6
Pub. Date
2004
Lexile Measure
750L
Summary
Efforts to impress a visiting student from Japan cause Hank to hide his dyslexia while the gang makes enchiladas for a Multi-Cultural Day lunch, and Hank is afraid he was very wrong about the amount of chili powder called for in the recipe.
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Here's Hank volume 6
Lexile Measure
590L
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Summary
When Hank gets lost during a field trip to the zoo, it turns into an adventure he will never forget.
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Ghost buddy volume 3
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Billy and the Hoover are back in the hilarious new series from bestselling authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver! Billy Broccoli is on a mission. If he can help Hoover Porterhouse--his very own personal ghost, learn to be responsible, Hoover may finally be able to move on, and Billy may finally get his room to himself! And Billy has come up with the perfect plan. He's going to get the Hoove a pet, a cute, cuddly one Hoover won't be able to resist caring...