Don't Be Horrid, Henry! - Francesca Simon

The first book chronologically about 'Horrid' Henry and his new baby brother 'Perfect' Peter. This book is easier to read than the other Horrid Henry stories so if you have a Horrid Henry fan who is just beginning to read alone then this is the best one, not only will it hook them into the books, it will ease them into reading as well. The difference between the two brothers couldn't be more obvious from the start, Henry is the loud crying baby who threw his dinner on the floor while Peter is the child who only sleeps all day and smiles at everything. This sets the scene as the grow up and life is focused from Henry's perspective when life is not fair whenever gets the blame. ...

Horrid Henry Rules the World - Francesca Simon

I will review is - "Horrid Henry rules the world - ten favourite stories" For anyone unfamiliar with this particular character, Horrid Henry is the creation of author Francesca Simon, who has become somewhat of a god in my daughters eyes, even going as far as writing to her as part of her English coursework through school. Henry is as his name suggests, horrid! He is the eldest of two sons, he is around 10 years old and has a younger brother Perfect Peter, who is around 5 years old. Henry spends his whole time trying to be mean to his little brother, whilst getting through his school day as imaginatively as possible. Alongside a whole plethora of funny ...

Horrid Henry's Evil Enemies - Francesca Simon

I know so many 6 to 8 year olds who have finally got hooked on reading alone through the Horrid Henry books. The stories are short & manageable & kids love Henry - foul but hugely likeable too in a parade of incredibly funny situations - & his genius for brilliantly bad ideas, which only sometimes work out as he's planned. ...