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 Complete3 books (2019β2021)
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.
Start this series with Alien Superstar
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Alien Superstar |
| 2 | Lights, Camera, Danger! |
| 3 | Hollywood vs. the Galaxy |
Detective Duck Series
Ongoing3 books (2023β2025)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Case of the Strange Splash |
| 2 | The Case of the Missing Tadpole |
| 3 | The Mystery at Emerald Pond |
Ghost Buddy Series
Complete4 books (2012β2013)
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?
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Mind If I Read Your Mind? |
| 2 | Zero to Hero |
| 3 | Always Dance with a Hairy Buffalo! |
| 4 | How to Scare the Pants Off Your Pets |
Hank Zipzer Series
Complete20 books (2003β2013)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | I Got a D in Salami |
| 2 | Niagara Falls, Or Does It? |
| 3 | The Day of the Iguana |
| 4 | The Zippity Zinger |
| 5 | Holy Enchilada! |
| 6 | The Night I Flunked My Field Trip |
| 7 | Help! Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade! |
| 8 | My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard |
| 9 | Summer School! What Genius Thought That Up? |
| 10 | My Dog's a Scaredy-Cat |
| 11 | Barfing in the Backseat |
| 12 | The Curtain Went Up, My Pants Fell Down |
| 13 | Who Ordered This Baby? Definitely Not Me! |
| 14 | A Tale of Two Tails |
| 15 | The Life of Me (Enter At Your Own Risk) |
| 16 | Dump Trucks and Dogsleds |
| 17 | A Brand-New Me! |
| 18 | Hank Zipzer 6: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Killer Chilli(By: Lin Oliver) |
| 19 | 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
Complete12 books (2012β2015)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Crazy Classroom Cascade |
| 2 | The Crunchy Pickle Disaster |
| 3 | The Lucky Monkey Socks |
| 4 | The Mutant Moth |
| 5 | The Soggy School Trip |
| 6 | The Best Worst Summer Ever |
| 7 | The House of Halloween Horrors |
| 8 | The Killer Chilli |
| 9 | The Parent-Teacher Trouble |
| 10 | The World's Greatest Underachiever Is the Ping-Pong Wizard |
| 11 | My Book of Pickles... Oops, I Mean Lists |
| 12 | The Cow Poo Treasure |
Here's Hank Series
Complete12 books (2014β2019)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Short Tale About a Long Dog |
| 2 | Bookmarks are People Too! |
| 3 | Stop That Frog! |
| 4 | Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards |
| 5 | How to Hug an Elephant |
| 6 | There's a Zombie in My Bathtub |
| 7 | The Soggy, Foggy Campout |
| 8 | You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw |
| 9 | Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad! |
| 10 | Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench! |
| 11 | Robot on the Loose |
| 12 | Everybody is Somebody |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete3 books (1976β2023)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Other Side of Henry Winkler |
| 2 | I've Never Met an Idiot on the River |
| 3 | 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.

