Dear Mr. Henshaw
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 160
Published: 2009
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"Dear Mr. Henshaw," written by Beverly Cleary and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky, follows the story of Leigh Botts, a boy who writes letters to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw. Through their correspondence, Leigh shares his struggles with his family life, particularly his parents' divorce and his feelings of loneliness. As he navigates these challenges, Leigh discovers his passion for writing, eventually finding his voice and gaining confidence. The book explores themes of friendship, self-identity, and the importance of expressing one's feelings through writing. Leigh’s journey is both heartfelt and inspiring for young readers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: M-Books, Puffin, Trolls .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins .
Beverly Cleary is one of America's most popular authors and her many successful stories, including the best-selling Beezus and Ramona series, have delighted children all over the world for many years. Beverly Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. She lives in California and is the mother of grown-up twins. The Beezus and Ramona books are now the subject of a major motion picture starring Selena Gomez and Joey King. Paul Zelinsky is one of America's most original and celebrated illustrators. He studied with Maurice Sendak at Yale University and it was Sendak who inspired him to pursue a career in children's books. He is best known for his internationally successful novelty title, The Wheels On the Bus, and he has won the prestigious Caldecott Medal three times. He lives in New York with his wife and two daughters.
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Newbery Award: Winners
This book is in the following series:
Trolls
The Troll series from Lioncrest Education includes adaptations or study editions of well-known children's books.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.
Garden State Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Garden State Award.
