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Best Selling Books by Lin Oliver

Lin Oliver is the author of Secret of the Super-small Superstar (2010), Twice as Nice (2014), Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards #4 (2015), Bookmarks are People Too! (2014), Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad! #9 (2017).

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Secret of the Super-small Superstar

release date: Aug 31, 2010
Secret of the Super-small Superstar
Daniel knows it would be dangerous if anyone found out about his tiny twin brother. But when his sister accidentally posts a video of Pablo on her blog, Daniel is catapulted to instant stardom. Everyone is wowed by his special-effects skills—because there couldn’t actually be a miniature boy dancing on camera, could there? Daniel’s fear of Pablo being discovered is soon overshadowed by the lure of superstardom. Everyone is thrilled for him—except Pablo. Pablo can’t help but be jealous—after all, it’s his talent that’s getting Daniel noticed. Pablo’s tired of being left in the background, and decides it’s time for a drastic move. Will Daniel come to his senses before Pablo changes their lives forever?

Twice as Nice

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Twice as Nice
When thirteen-year-old Charlie compromises her values to help Lauren, one of the popular girls, cheat on a test, her identical twin sister, Sammie, is inadvertantly pulled into the mess.

Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards #4

release date: Feb 10, 2015
Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards #4
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.

Bookmarks are People Too!

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Bookmarks are People Too!
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.

Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad! #9

release date: Jan 01, 2017
Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad! #9
While accompanying his mother at the deli, Hank suffers a series of embarrassing accidents that cause teachers visiting the deli to go hungry, a situation that compels him to express his appreciation for his teachers'' hard work.

Beware! Shadows in the Night #3

release date: Sep 24, 2019
Beware! Shadows in the Night #3
When the fantastic frame takes Tiger and Luna to the diner depicted in Edward Hopper''s painting, Nighthawks, they explore the streets and subways of 1942 New York City.

Little Poems for Tiny Ears

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Little Poems for Tiny Ears
A collection of poetry for toddlers that celebrates the everyday things that fascinate them.

You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw #7

release date: Mar 08, 2016
You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw #7
Hank''s cousin Judith Ann is an excellent cook, and does not let Hank forget it, but when Hank enters a cooking competition with her he finds out that she has trouble in school, just like Hank.

Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench! #10

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench! #10
In this winning addition to the easy-to-read bestselling series, Hank has to hustle to prove he can be his basketball team’s secret weapon! For two years running, Hank''s school has beaten their arch rivals at the annual second grade basketball game. When his friends try out, Hank is determined to play, too. There''s just one problem: Hank is terrible at basketball. Luckily Dr. Dunk (AKA Hank''s dad) and Hank''s friends have his back. With a little help, Hank just might be what the team needs to win their first three-peat in PS 87 history! This bestselling series written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is perfect for the transitional reader. With a unique, easy-to-read font, endless humor, and characters every kid would want to be friends with, any story with Hank is a slam dunk!

There's a Zombie in My Bathtub

release date: Jan 01, 2015
There's a Zombie in My Bathtub
Hank and friends watch scary movie before Halloween, and Hank thinks he begins to see zombies everywhere.

Warning! Journey to Forever #5

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Warning! Journey to Forever #5
Will young inventor Tiger and his neighbors Luna and Viola, the owner of the magical picture frame, finally find Viola''s missing son when they enter Mexican artist Diego Rivera''s painting "The Flower Vendor (Girl with Lilies)?"

Alien Superstar (Book #1)

release date: Oct 01, 2019
Alien Superstar (Book #1)
A six-eyed teenage alien refugee becomes a Hollywood star in this hilarious series opener by the bestselling authors of the Hank Zipzer series, Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver. When thirteen-year-old Buddy Burger has to flee from his alien planet, he crash lands in an even wilder place: Hollywood, California. But no one is shocked to see a six-eyed alien strolling around the Universal back lot. The tourists just think he’s an actor in a supercool alien costume. And the fancy Hollywood directors take notice too. They cast Buddy in a popular TV show playing (of course) an alien. After a video of his first episode goes viral, he becomes an overnight sensation, and suddenly, his world is filled with adoring fans, rides in glamorous limos, and appearances at all-the-shrimp-you-can-eat red carpet parties! Will Buddy be able to keep his secret when all eyes are on him? Or will the glitz and glam of Hollywood prove too much for this alien superstar? “Alien Superstar has it all . . . action, suspense, and big laughs!” —Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series “Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver keep us laughing while slipping in a lesson for kids—accept everyone as they are, even if they have suction cups for feet. Alien Superstar is a super fun read for middle grades on up.” —Jennifer Garner “A funny interstellar adventure that will have readers watching the cosmos for the second book to arrive.” —SLJ Review "Winkler and Oliver bring their sharply honed sense of comedy and extensive experience in the television industry to Buddy’s antics on the set. . . . This results in an endearingly strange protagonist that will resonate with any kid who has felt like an outsider. A sense of humor and empathy are required for this zany adventure.” —Booklist

Splat! Another Messy Sunday #2

release date: Nov 01, 2018
Splat! Another Messy Sunday #2
Tiger and Luna return to the fantastic frame, and this time they enter the famous dotted world of Georges Seurat''s painting, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" in the second installment of this chapter book series. Illustrations.

Everybody Is Somebody #12

release date: Jan 29, 2019
Everybody Is Somebody #12
In the final book of this bestselling easy-to-read series, Hank begins a new chapter! When a well-known author of a beloved book series visits Hank''s school, he and his two best friends get the chance to be her guide for the day and introduce her at an assembly. But Hank, embarrassed by his struggles with reading, tries to hide the fact that he''s never actually finished reading the author''s books--or any book, for that matter! So Hank gets creative and makes up his own version of the story. But will everyone be able to tell fact from fiction? This bestselling series written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is perfect for the transitional reader. With a unique, easy-to-read font, endless humor, and characters every kid would want to be friends with, any story with Hank is an adventure!

The After-School Kindness Crew: Pooch on the Loose #1

release date: May 05, 2026
The After-School Kindness Crew: Pooch on the Loose #1
From beloved Oscar-winning Hollywood star Goldie Hawn and New York Times bestselling author Lin Oliver comes an inspiring series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness, encouraging readers to take breaks and deep breaths as they read along! When classmates Tony, Mia, and River find themselves together in Ms. Gold''s classroom, a friendship quickly forms and leads them to creating the After-School Kindness Crew. Join the trio as they bring joy to those around them, with laughs, adventures, and brain breaks along the way. This first book in the series introduces the origins of the After-School Kindness Crew, starting with a Surprise Us Day in their fourth-grade class, which leads to more surprises than anyone expects! From an escaped snake to a rowdy dog let loose from his cage to disguises slipped on to save the day, the hijinks and humor continue from start to finish! Read along to get to know the crew and learn how a sweet dog in need of adoption helps bring them all together.

How to Hug an Elephant #6

release date: Nov 03, 2015
How to Hug an Elephant #6
When Hank gets lost during a field trip to the zoo, it turns into an adventure he will never forget.

Hollywood vs. the Galaxy

release date: Oct 05, 2021
Hollywood vs. the Galaxy
Hollywood vs. the Galaxy is another hilarious, action-packed intergalactic adventure in the New York Times bestselling Alien Superstar series by New York Times bestselling creators—Emmy Award–winning actor Henry Winkler and children''s book author Lin Oliver—with illustrations by Ethan Nicolle. Buddy''s out-of-this-world adventures continue! Since Citizen Cruel failed to capture Buddy, the Supreme Leader is left with no other choice: he must go to Earth himself to make sure Buddy is returned to his home planet for the ultimate punishment. While an unsuspecting Buddy is acting on his Hollywood sitcom, the Supreme Leader''s powers of mind control weave a delicate web to entrap him. Will Buddy be caught? Will he succumb to these menacing powers? Will the Earthlings ever find out who Buddy Burger truly is? These are the questions that will keep readers turning pages until the end of this action-packed, side-splitting comedy adventure in the New York Times bestselling middle-grade series.

Stop That Frog! #3

release date: Oct 09, 2014
Stop That Frog! #3
Hank''s class gets to take care of Principal Love''s pet frog while he''s away, and Hank is thrilled when he''s selected to take it home for the weekend. But when he forgets to put the top back on the tank, Hank''s excitement quickly turns to panic--the frog has escaped! The frog hunt is on, but time is running out. Hank needs to find that frog, and fast!

Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (Detective Duck #1)

release date: Oct 17, 2023
Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (Detective Duck #1)
From New York Times bestselling creators—Emmy Award–winning actor Henry Winkler, children’s book author Lin Oliver, and Caldecott Medal–winning author-illustrator Dan Santat—comes Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash, a hilarious, full-color chapter book adventure. Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, is a crime-solving (and very precocious) little duck. She and her animal pals live on beautiful Dogwood Pond, which is adjacent to Lazy Days, a human campground in New England. A pristine spot with clear water, abundant wildlife, and shady willow trees, Dogwood Pond is encountering puzzling problems—mysteries that arise from human-caused disruptions in nature such as water pollution, garbage, warming climate, and human encroachment. Fortunately, Detective Duck is on the job, solving these puzzling mysteries before they get out of hand and destroy their habitat! Armed with her ever-present satchel for collecting clues, her logical mind, and endless curiosity, she boldly goes where no pond creature has before, determined to unravel the mysteries and solve any environmental problem that besets her beloved Dogwood Pond!

A Short Tale About a Long Dog #2

release date: Feb 06, 2014
A Short Tale About a Long Dog #2
Here''s Hank stars the same Hank as in the bestselling Hank Zipzer series, only this time he''s in 2nd grade! Hank is a kid who doesn''t try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. He''s pretty bad at memorizing stuff, and spelling is his worst subject. (But so are math and reading!) In the second book in this new series, Hank has finally persuaded his dad to get the family a dog, and Hank couldn''t be more excited! Mesmerized by a little wiener dog chasing his tail (making him look like a Cheerio) at the animal shelter, Hank declares him to be the new Zipzer dog. But when Cheerio gets loose in the park, Mr. Zipzer furiously announces that the dog must go. Can Hank convince his father that he wasn''t the one who let Cheerio off his leash, or will he really lose his new pet and best friend?
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