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Henry Winkler Reading Order

7 series Β· 57 books

Henry Winkler is best known for his iconic role as Fonzie on the classic sitcom Happy Days, but he has built an equally impressive career as an author spanning multiple genres for both children and adults. His prolific writing includes the popular Hank Zipzer series, which follows a dyslexic boy navigating school and friendship, alongside science fiction adventures like Alien Superstar and mystery-driven stories such as Detective Duck and Ghost Buddy. An accomplished actor, producer, and director with multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards, Winkler brings his storytelling expertise and genuine warmth to nearly sixty books that blend humor, heart, and imaginative worlds for young readers.

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Alien Superstar Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2021)

Henry Winkler's Alien Superstar trilogy spans from 2019 to 2021 and should be read in publication order beginning with the first book. The complete three-book series consists of Alien Superstar, Lights, Camera, Danger!, and Hollywood vs. the Galaxy, blending science fiction and mystery elements aimed at young adult readers.

Start with Alien Superstar and read in order.

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Cover of Lights, Camera, Danger!
Lights, Camera, Danger!
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Cover of Hollywood vs. the Galaxy
Hollywood vs. the Galaxy

Detective Duck Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2025)

Detective Duck is an ongoing mystery series by Henry Winkler featuring three books published between 2023 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Case of the Strange Splash, followed by The Case of the Missing Tadpole and The Mystery at Emerald Pond. New installments are planned for future release.

Start with The Case of the Strange Splash and read in order.

Start this series with The Case of the Strange Splash

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Cover of The Case of the Strange Splash
The Case of the Strange Splash
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Cover of The Case of the Missing Tadpole
The Case of the Missing Tadpole
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Cover of The Mystery at Emerald Pond
The Mystery at Emerald Pond

Ghost Buddy Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2013)

The Ghost Buddy series by Henry Winkler consists of four complete novels published between 2012 and 2013. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Mind If I Read Your Mind? and continuing through Zero to Hero, Always Dance with a Hairy Buffalo!, and How to Scare the Pants Off Your Pets. The series blends mystery and science fiction elements aimed at young adult readers.

Start with Mind If I Read Your Mind?, the first of 4 books in the Ghost Buddy series.

Start this series with Mind If I Read Your Mind?

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Mind If I Read Your Mind?
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Always Dance with a Hairy Buffalo!
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Cover of How to Scare the Pants Off Your Pets
How to Scare the Pants Off Your Pets

Hank Zipzer Series

Complete

20 books (2003–2013)

The Hank Zipzer series consists of 20 children's books published between 2003 and 2013, with titles like I Got a D in Salami, Niagara Falls, Or Does It?, and The Day of the Iguana. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with the first book. Written by Henry Winkler, the series follows the humorous adventures of its young protagonist through school and everyday life.

Start with I Got a D in Salami, the first of 20 books in the Hank Zipzer series.

Start this series with I Got a D in Salami

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#Title
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Cover of Niagara Falls, Or Does It?
Niagara Falls, Or Does It?
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Cover of The Day of the Iguana
The Day of the Iguana
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5
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Cover of The Night I Flunked My Field Trip
The Night I Flunked My Field Trip
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Cover of Help! Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade!
Help! Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade!
8
My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard
9
Cover of Summer School! What Genius Thought That Up?
Summer School! What Genius Thought That Up?
10
My Dog's a Scaredy-Cat
11
Cover of Barfing in the Backseat
Barfing in the Backseat
12
Cover of The Curtain Went Up, My Pants Fell Down
The Curtain Went Up, My Pants Fell Down
13
Cover of Who Ordered This Baby? Definitely Not Me!
Who Ordered This Baby? Definitely Not Me!
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Cover of The Life of Me (Enter At Your Own Risk)
The Life of Me (Enter At Your Own Risk)
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Cover of Dump Trucks and Dogsleds
Dump Trucks and Dogsleds
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18
Hank Zipzer 6: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Killer Chilli(By: Lin Oliver)
19
Cover of Hank Zipzer: #1-10(By: Lin Oliver)
Hank Zipzer: #1-10(By: Lin Oliver)
20
Hank Zipzer The World's Greatest Underachiever Strikes it Lucky(By: Lin Oliver)

Hank Zipzer (TV Tie-In) Series

Complete

12 books (2012–2015)

The Hank Zipzer TV tie-in series by Henry Winkler consists of twelve complete books released between 2012 and 2015, beginning with The Crazy Classroom Cascade. These books follow the misadventures of a young protagonist navigating school and personal challenges through humorous situations involving everything from homework disasters to unlikely competitions. The series is best read in publication order to experience the character's development across the complete arc. All twelve titles are now available for readers seeking lighthearted middle-grade adventures with quirky premises and comedic storytelling.

Start with The Crazy Classroom Cascade, the first of 12 books in the Hank Zipzer (TV Tie-In) series.

Start this series with The Crazy Classroom Cascade

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#Title
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Cover of The Crazy Classroom Cascade
The Crazy Classroom Cascade
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Cover of The Crunchy Pickle Disaster
The Crunchy Pickle Disaster
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Cover of The Lucky Monkey Socks
The Lucky Monkey Socks
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5
Cover of The Soggy School Trip
The Soggy School Trip
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Cover of The Best Worst Summer Ever
The Best Worst Summer Ever
7
Cover of The House of Halloween Horrors
The House of Halloween Horrors
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9
Cover of The Parent-Teacher Trouble
The Parent-Teacher Trouble
10
Cover of The World's Greatest Underachiever Is the Ping-Pong Wizard
The World's Greatest Underachiever Is the Ping-Pong Wizard
11
Cover of My Book of Pickles... Oops, I Mean Lists
My Book of Pickles... Oops, I Mean Lists
12
Cover of The Cow Poo Treasure
The Cow Poo Treasure

Here's Hank Series

Complete

12 books (2014–2019)

Here's Hank is a 12-book children's series by Henry Winkler published between 2014 and 2019. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Short Tale About a Long Dog. Titles include Bookmarks are People Too!, Stop That Frog!, Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards, and nine additional installments concluding with Everybody is Somebody.

Start with A Short Tale About a Long Dog, the first of 12 books in the Here's Hank series.

Start this series with A Short Tale About a Long Dog

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#Title
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Cover of A Short Tale About a Long Dog
A Short Tale About a Long Dog
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Cover of Bookmarks are People Too!
Bookmarks are People Too!
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4
Cover of Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards
Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards
5
Cover of How to Hug an Elephant
How to Hug an Elephant
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Cover of There's a Zombie in My Bathtub
There's a Zombie in My Bathtub
7
Cover of The Soggy, Foggy Campout
The Soggy, Foggy Campout
8
You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw
9
Cover of Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad!
Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad!
10
Cover of Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench!
Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench!
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12
Cover of Everybody is Somebody
Everybody is Somebody

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

3 books (1976–2023)

Henry Winkler's three-book nonfiction series spans from 1976 to 2023 and should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete and offers insights from the actor and author across different periods of his life and career. Reading these books sequentially provides a chronological perspective on Winkler's experiences and reflections.

Start with The Other Side of Henry Winkler and read in order.

Start this series with The Other Side of Henry Winkler

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The Other Side of Henry Winkler
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Cover of I've Never Met an Idiot on the River
I've Never Met an Idiot on the River
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Cover of Being Henry: The Fonz... and Beyond
Being Henry: The Fonz... and Beyond

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Henry Winkler written?
Henry Winkler has written 57 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1976 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Henry Winkler series?
Here are the first books in Henry Winkler's series: Alien Superstar: Alien Superstar; Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash; Ghost Buddy: Mind If I Read Your Mind?; Hank Zipzer: I Got a D in Salami; Hank Zipzer (TV Tie-In): The Crazy Classroom Cascade.
What order should I read Henry Winkler's books?
We recommend reading Henry Winkler's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Henry Winkler still writing new books?
Yes, Henry Winkler has 1 ongoing series: Detective Duck.

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