Hank Zipzer is a 12-year-old boy in London who suffers from dyslexia. Hank's life is full of misadventures due to his dyslexia and he is joined by his friends Franky and Ashley and his arch nemesis, Nick McKelty. "Hank Zipzer," is based off the children's book series of the same name written by Henry Winkler who also stars as Hank's music teacher, Mr. Rock. The series is based on Winkler's own battle with dyslexia.