Dear Mr. Henshaw (Leigh Botts #1)

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Synopsis
Beverly Cleary's Newbery Medal-winning book explores the thoughts and emotions of a sixth-grade boy, Leigh Botts, in letter form as he writes to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw.

After his parents separate, Leigh Botts moves to a new town with his mother. Struggling to make friends and deal with his anger toward his absent father, Leigh loses himself in a class assignment in which he must write to his favorite author. When Mr. Henshaw responds, the two form an unexpected friendship that will change Leigh's life forever.

Copyright:
1983

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
132 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780440417941
Publisher:
Yearling; A Dell Yearling Book
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Beverly Cleary
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Education
Grade Levels:
Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Submitted By:
Sarah Kim
Proofread By:
Sarah Kim
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

Reviews

4 out of 5

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This book is about a boy who's parents are divorced and misses his dad and also befriends an athor, Mr.Henshaw. His lunch is gettind stolen so he invents a burgalar alarm. He begins to lose faith in his dad, but at the end of thi story his dad tries to get back togather with Leighs mom, sadly he failed.

5 out of 5

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I thigk the book is fantastic because the boy (Leigh) writes to his famous Author and it becomes a good friendship with Mr.Henshaw.Also the boy (Leigh)is very clever, he made a burgalur alarm.I wish I could do that.I would give this book a 5 pointer. It is a facinating book really facinating.If I had any money I would bye the book.