132,831
edits
Changes
Horrid Henry by Francesca Simon and Tony Ross (view source)
Revision as of 08:27, 3 June 2014
, 08:27, 3 June 2014Created page with "{{infobox |title=Horrid Henry |author=Francesca Simon and Tony Ross |reviewer=Louise Jones |genre=Confident Readers |rating=5 |buy=Yes |borrow=Yes |isbn=9781444013849 |pages=1..."
{{infobox
|title=Horrid Henry
|author=Francesca Simon and Tony Ross
|reviewer=Louise Jones
|genre=Confident Readers
|rating=5
|buy=Yes
|borrow=Yes
|isbn=9781444013849
|pages=112
|publisher=Orion
|date=May 2014
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>144401384X</amazonuk>
|amazonus=<amazonus>144401384X</amazonus>
|website=http://www.francescasimon.com/
|video=
|summary=The first book in the classic series...
}}
I was talking to my son’s teacher recently and she was telling me about a class trip to the library. Apparently, as soon as the children got through the door, they all rushed, en-masse, to the ''Horrid Henry'' and ''Captain Underpants'' books. Squabbles ensued when there were not enough Horrid Henry books to meet demand.
I was surprised to learn that the horrid schoolboy with the blue and yellow jumper has been entertaining children with his antics for twenty years and this auspicious occasion is being commemorated with a special anniversary re-release of the original ''Horrid Henry'' book.
The book contains four stories: Horrid Henry’s Perfect Day, Horrid Henry’s Dance Class, Horrid Henry and Moody Margaret and Horrid Henry’s Holiday. As a bonus, there is an extra section at the back of the book, 20 Things You Didn’t know About Horrid Henry, in which author Francesca Simon fields a variety of questions from young fans of the series, also known as the ‘Purple Hand Gang’. As always, the book contains fabulous illustrations by the talented Tony Ross, who always manages to capture the essence of the story in a few simple pencil strokes.
Even though I am considerably older then the book’s target audience, Horrid Henry never fails to get me giggling. I particularly enjoyed the first story, in which Henry decides to behave nicely for a day, which results in some uncharacteristic misbehaviour from his goody-goody brother, ‘Perfect Peter’. This is also the book that introduces us to Henry’s nemesis, his neighbour Moody Margaret, a spoiled brat who is always trying to get Henry into trouble. As a parent, I can relate to Henry’s harassed and helpless mum and dad, who seem perpetually burned-out by his troublemaking.
As the first in the series, this is a perfect introduction to the Horrid Henry books, which are ideal for children to read alone, or share with parents. This book is sure to turn even the most reluctant reader into an avid bookworm.
Congratulations Henry. You don’t look a day over 10. Here’s to the next 20 years.
If you can't get enough Horrid Henry, you will love [[Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire by Francesca Simon and Tony Ross|Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire]]
{{amazontext|amazon=144401384X}}
{{commenthead}}
[[Category:Francesca Simon]]
[[Category:Tony Ross]]
|title=Horrid Henry
|author=Francesca Simon and Tony Ross
|reviewer=Louise Jones
|genre=Confident Readers
|rating=5
|buy=Yes
|borrow=Yes
|isbn=9781444013849
|pages=112
|publisher=Orion
|date=May 2014
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>144401384X</amazonuk>
|amazonus=<amazonus>144401384X</amazonus>
|website=http://www.francescasimon.com/
|video=
|summary=The first book in the classic series...
}}
I was talking to my son’s teacher recently and she was telling me about a class trip to the library. Apparently, as soon as the children got through the door, they all rushed, en-masse, to the ''Horrid Henry'' and ''Captain Underpants'' books. Squabbles ensued when there were not enough Horrid Henry books to meet demand.
I was surprised to learn that the horrid schoolboy with the blue and yellow jumper has been entertaining children with his antics for twenty years and this auspicious occasion is being commemorated with a special anniversary re-release of the original ''Horrid Henry'' book.
The book contains four stories: Horrid Henry’s Perfect Day, Horrid Henry’s Dance Class, Horrid Henry and Moody Margaret and Horrid Henry’s Holiday. As a bonus, there is an extra section at the back of the book, 20 Things You Didn’t know About Horrid Henry, in which author Francesca Simon fields a variety of questions from young fans of the series, also known as the ‘Purple Hand Gang’. As always, the book contains fabulous illustrations by the talented Tony Ross, who always manages to capture the essence of the story in a few simple pencil strokes.
Even though I am considerably older then the book’s target audience, Horrid Henry never fails to get me giggling. I particularly enjoyed the first story, in which Henry decides to behave nicely for a day, which results in some uncharacteristic misbehaviour from his goody-goody brother, ‘Perfect Peter’. This is also the book that introduces us to Henry’s nemesis, his neighbour Moody Margaret, a spoiled brat who is always trying to get Henry into trouble. As a parent, I can relate to Henry’s harassed and helpless mum and dad, who seem perpetually burned-out by his troublemaking.
As the first in the series, this is a perfect introduction to the Horrid Henry books, which are ideal for children to read alone, or share with parents. This book is sure to turn even the most reluctant reader into an avid bookworm.
Congratulations Henry. You don’t look a day over 10. Here’s to the next 20 years.
If you can't get enough Horrid Henry, you will love [[Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire by Francesca Simon and Tony Ross|Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire]]
{{amazontext|amazon=144401384X}}
{{commenthead}}
[[Category:Francesca Simon]]
[[Category:Tony Ross]]