Common Core
STEAM
Graphic
Novel
High/Low
Large
Print
Series Tracker
Manga
Big
Book
Board
Book
Hot
Title
Adult
Language
Mature
Content
Ebook
Ebook
MUA (Multi User Access)
Light Novel
| Perma-Bound Edition ©2009 | -- |
| Paperback ©2009 | -- |
Horrid Henry is a big hit in the U.K., and now he has arrived on U.S. shores. The little devil is the counterpoint to his brother, Perfect Peter. This book features four short stories about the siblings. In the first and the funniest, Henry decides to be the perfect one for a change. This throws the family dynamics off-kilter and causes Peter to take a turn for the worse. In the second, Henry ruins a dance recital. Henry and his friend, Moody Margaret, play pirates in the third vignette but struggle over who will take possession of Captain Hook's hook. And in the fourth, "Horrid Henry's Holiday," Henry helps a camping trip go bad. Fine fare for beginning readers, this clever book should find a ready audience. Ross' illustrations, which are reminiscent of Quentin Blake's work, add to the amusing goings-on.
School Library Journal (Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2009)SIMON, Francesca . Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine . ISBN 978-1-4022-1780-7 . ea vol: illus. by Tony Ross. 112p. (Horrid Henry Series). Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky . Apr. 2009. pap. $4.99. LC number unavailable. Gr 2-4 In the first book, four short chapters follow Henry as he tries to have a perfect day (and upstages his brother, Perfect Peter), disrupts a dance recital with his imitation of a pterodactyl, meets his piratical match in neighbor Moody Margaret, and sabotages a family camping vacation. In the second book, he constructs a time machine from a box and tricks his brother into believing it really does send him into the future, discovers surprises at a fancy French restaurant (he likes snails!), ruins a family walk in the country, and finds himself the target of his brother's revenge. Short, easy-to-read chapters will appeal to early readers, who will laugh at Henry's exaggerated antics and relate to his rambunctious personality. The boy always seems to end up getting what he wantsthough in roundabout waysand this series will most likely be as popular in the United States as it has been in Britain. Ross's comical illustrations perfectly complement the texts. Terrie Dorio, Santa Monica Public Library, CA
Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)Horrid Henry, star of the enormously popular British series, is finally crossing over to the U.S., and kids who appreciate a mischievous streak will welcome his arrival. In this first book, Henry discovers that being good—like his brown-nosing, vegetable-loving brother, Perfect Peter—can be its own brand of mischief; Henry also disrupts his dance class and fights with his neighbor Moody Margaret (“When he put a spider on her arm, Margaret laughed. When he pulled her hair, Margaret pulled his harder”). In the fourth story, the family goes on vacation, where (as is often the case) Henry's antics work in his favor: on the rainy camping trip, he uses the tent pegs for a campfire, causing the tent to collapse and flood, and forcing his family to comfier accommodations. Henry's over-the-top behavior, the characters' snappy dialogue and Ross's hyperbolic line art will engage even the most reluctant readers—there's little reason to suspect the series won't conquer these shores as well. Pubs simultaneously with <EMPHASIS TYPE=""ITALIC"">Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb, <EMPHASIS TYPE=""ITALIC"">Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine and <EMPHASIS TYPE=""ITALIC"">Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy; two additional volumes are due in June. Ages 7–10. <EMPHASIS TYPE=""ITALIC"">(Apr.)
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
ALA Booklist (Fri May 01 00:00:00 CDT 2009)
Wilson's Children's Catalog
School Library Journal (Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2009)
Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
Excerpt from Story 1: Horrid Henry"s Perfect Day
Henry was horrid.
Everyone said so, even his mother.
Henry threw food, Henry grabbed, Henry pushed and shoved and pinched. Even his teddy bear, Mr. Kill, avoided him when possible.
His parents despaired.
"What are we going to do about that horrid boy?" sighed Mom.
"How did two people as nice as us have such a horrid child?" sighed Dad.
When Horrid Henry"s parents took Henry to school they walked behind him and pretended he was not theirs.
Children pointed at Henry and whispered to their parents, "That"s Horrid Henry."
"He"s the boy who threw my jacket in the mud."
"He"s the boy who squashed Billy"s beetle."
"He"s the boy who…" Fill in whatever terrible deed you like. Horrid Henry was sure to have done it.
Horrid Henry had a younger brother. His name was Perfect Peter.
Perfect Peter always said "Please" and "Thank you."
Perfect Peter loved vegetables.
Perfect Peter always used a hankie and never, ever picked his nose.
"Why can"t you be perfect like Peter?" said Henry"s mom every day.
As usual, Henry pretended not to hear. He continued melting Peter"s crayons on the radiator.
But Horrid Henry started to think.
"What if I were perfect?" thought Henry. "I wonder what would happen."
When Henry woke the next morning, he did not wake Peter by pouring water on Peter"s head.
Peter did not scream.
This meant Henry"s parents overslept and Henry and Peter were late for Cub Scouts.
Henry was very happy.
Peter was very sad to be late for Cub Scouts.
But because he was perfect, Peter did not whine or complain.
On the way to Cub Scouts Henry did not squabble with Peter over who sat in front. He did not pinch Peter and he did not shove Peter.
Back home, when Perfect Peter built a castle, Henry did not knock it down. Instead, Henry sat on the sofa and read a book. Mom and Dad ran into the room.
"It"s awfully quiet in here," said Mom. "Are you being horrid, Henry?"
"No," said Henry.
"Peter, is Henry knocking your castle down?"
Peter longed to say "yes." But that would be a lie.
"No," said Peter.
Excerpted from Horrid Henry by Francesca Simon
All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
Horrid Henry and his neighbor Moody Margaret decide to make the most sloppy, slimy, sludgy, sticky, smelly, gooey, gluey, gummy, greasy, gloppy glop possible. Is it the best glop in the world or the worst thing that's ever happened to them? Plus three other stories so funny we can't even mention them here. DISCOVER THE SERIES BOYS AND GIRLS AROUND THE WORLD LOVE TO READ Francesca Simon is one of the world's best-loved children's authors. She is the only American to have ever won the Galaxy Book Award, and her creation, Horrid Henry, is the #1 bestselling chapter book series in the UK--with a hit TV show and over fifteen million copies sold Each book contains four easy-to-read stories and hilarious illustrations by the one and only Tony Ross, so even the most reluctant of readers won't be able to resist Henry's amazing talent for trouble "Will make you laugh out loud." --Sunday Times FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HORRID HENRY AT JABBERWOCKYKIDS.COM PRAISE FOR HORRID HENRY Why Horrid Henry? Kids love it "I love the Horrid Henry books by Francesca Simon. They have lots of funny bits in. And Henry always gets into trouble " Mia, age 6, BBC Learning is Fun "It's easy to see why Horrid Henry is the bestselling character for 5-8 year olds." Liverpool Echo Because it's funny "My two boys love this book and I have actually had tears running down my face and had to stop reading because of laughing so hard. My oldest son is rereading all the books in this series on his own now and he still loves them. Happy reading " T. Franklin, Parent "A modern comic classic." SF Said, Guardian Children's Books Supplement Kids get to be harmlessly rebellious "Henry is a beguiling hero who has entranced millions of reluctant readers... little rebels will love this collection and even little angels will be secretly thrilled by Henry's anti-heroic behaviour." Herald Henry's naughtiness is a yardstick against which children can get a sense of their own moral goodness and social justice "What is brilliant about the books is that Henry never does anything that is subversive. She creates an aura of supreme naughtiness (of which children are in awe) but points out that he operates within a safe and secure world." Emily Turner, Angels And Urchins Magazine Reaches the most important age group - children who are learning to read "I have tried out the Horrid Henry books with groups of children as a parent, as a babysitter, and as a teacher. Children love to either hear them read aloud or to read them themselves. The books are spot on for the 5-8 age range and are fun for the adults who share them too." Danielle Hall, Teacher The structure provides new readers with a real sense of accomplishment "My son is 7 years old and a big Horrid Henry fan. This book lived up to his expectations Horrid Henry is like most boys: he always has a plan and is always getting into mischief It was amusing, and he could not put it down. Can't wait for the next. He read it cover to cover by himself in 2 days That for me sells a book He can't wait for the next one to be published. He has recommended it to all his friends." Mrs. Tami Gold, Parent Reaches both boys and girls equally "Wonderfully appealing to girls and boys alike, a precious rarity at this age." Judith Woods, Times Books A global publishing phenomenon with 12 million copies sold WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT HORRID HENRY: "Parents reading them aloud may be consoled to discover that Henry can always be relied upon to behave worse than any of their own offspring." Independent "An absolutely fantastic series and surely a w
Horrid Henry's dance class
Horrid Henry and Moody Margaret
Horrid Henry's holiday.