Dear Mr. Henshaw: A Newbery Award Winner
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 144
Published: 1983
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"Dear Mr. Henshaw" tells the story of Leigh Botts, a young boy who feels lonely and disconnected as he navigates the challenges of growing up and dealing with his parents' divorce. Inspired by his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw, Leigh begins writing letters to him, sharing his thoughts and struggles. Through his correspondence, he explores issues of identity, friendship, and family. As he reflects on his life and finds his voice through writing, Leigh learns valuable lessons about resilience and self-acceptance. This poignant coming-of-age tale captures the essence of childhood and the power of words. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 1983 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
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 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.
Nene Award
This book was recognised by the Nene Award.