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I Got a D in Salami #2 (Hank Zipzer)
176 pages
A frantic, laugh-out-loud escalation of a classic childhood panic.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like watching a cartoon snowball roll down a hill, gathering speed and chaos with every turn. It captures that universal, stomach-dropping dread of bringing home a bad report card, but immediately spins that anxiety into a frantic, laugh-out-loud comedy of errors. The pacing is brisk and energetic, mirroring the breathless panic of a kid trying to hide a mistake before it catches up to them. The tone is delightfully exaggerated, turning a mundane school struggle into a high-stakes, slapstick caper. It is perfect for young readers who appreciate lighthearted mischief, relatable academic woes, and the sheer absurdity of a simple lie spiraling completely out of control.
- Mood
- chaotic
- silly
- energetic
- anxious
- Tone
- humorous
- frantic
- lighthearted
- exaggerated
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- academic anxiety · snowballing mistakes · childhood schemes · school struggles
- The writing
- Accessible, fast-paced, and highly comedic, designed to keep young readers turning pages.
- The arc
- Moves from the relatable dread of academic failure to the breathless, escalating panic of a hilarious cover-up.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who love slapstick comedy, school-based hijinks, and relatable struggles with grades.
Content notes
- academic stress
About the book
It's report card day-the most dreaded day in Hank's school year. And when Hank gets his grades, they're his worst nightmare come true: a D in spelling, a D in reading, a D in math. After school, Hank and his friends go to his mom's deli. His mom is on the prowl-she knows a report card day when she sees one. Hank tries to stall her, but she's going for his backpack. He's cornered. Hank hands the report card off to his friend Frankie, who gives it to his friend Ashley, who gives it to Robert, who puts it into a meat grinder! Hank watches as his Ds are ground into a big salami, and this particular salami is being made for a very important client. How will Hank get out of this one?
Description from Open Library.
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