Hank Zipzer wants to be number one, not the one who always gets it wrong. A likeable, struggling hero that readers will adore.

When Hank's dad enters a crossword-puzzle tournament out of town, he decides to take the whole family along as a treat. And they get to spend a day at a theme park! Hank can't wait, but he has to finish his homework first, which could be difficult as he seems to have lost it en route. Can Hank rescue the lost homework and still make it to the theme park on time?