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My dog's a scaredy-cat

By Henry Winkler

Hank’s terrifying haunted house scares everyone—including Cheerio. Can he undo Halloween’s frightening chaos?

funny · spooky · mischievous · heart-warming

Genres

Humour Animals Horror/Spooky

What is My dog's a scaredy-cat about?

It is Halloween, and Hank Zipzer is determined to get revenge on school bully Nick McKelty after Nick laughs at his fancy-dress costume. Hank builds what he hopes will be the scariest haunted house in town, complete with plenty of spooky surprises. But when his beloved dog, Cheerio, bolts in terror, Hank realises his plan may have gone too far. Can he find Cheerio, fix the chaos and prove that Halloween tricks are not always treats?

About the author

Henry Winkler is a well-known actor, author, and director from America. Many people know him as 'The Fonz' from the TV show Happy Days. He has written the popular Hank Zipzer books, which are funny stories about a boy who loves adventures at school. Henry enjoys inspiring children to read and believe in themselves.

Pages

158 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2009

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