Dear Mr. Henshaw
Leigh Botts has been author Boyd Henshaw's number one fan ever since he was in second grade. Now in sixth grade, Leigh lives with his mother and is the new kid at school. He's lonely, troubled by the absence of his father, a cross-country trucker, and angry because a mysterious thief steals from his lunch bag. Then Leigh's teacher assigns a letter-writing project. Naturally Leigh chooses to write to Mr. Henshaw, whose surprising answer changes Leigh's life.
A Newbery Medal-winning book!
Leigh Botts has been author Boyd Henshaw's number one fan ever since he was in second grade. Now in sixth grade, Leigh lives with his mother and is the new kid at school. He's lonely, troubled by the absence of his father, a cross-country trucker, and angry because a mysterious thief steals from his lunch bag. Then Leigh's teacher assigns a letter-writing project. Naturally Leigh chooses to write to Mr. Henshaw, whose surprising answer changes Leigh's life.
A Newbery Medal-winning book!
| SKU | M3372 |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9780380709588 |
| Language | English |
| Lexile ® Measure | 910L |
| Guided Reading Level | Q |
| Page Count | 160 |
| Product Type | Paperback Books |
| Book Type | Chapter Books |
| Additional Contributor | Paul O. Zelinsky |
| Primary Contributor | Beverly Cleary |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |