Horrid Henry's Annual 2008 - Francesca Simon

Horrid Henry - Francesca Simon

are chalk and cheese and he feels that Peter is the cause of many of his woes (when in fact they are almost always self-inflicted). All of author Francesca Simon s child characters have alliterative nicknames which match their main characteristics, for example Moody Margaret, Sour Susan, Rude Ralph and, my personal favourite, Goody, Goody Gordon (one of Perfect Peter s inner circle). In this Book, the first story is Horrid Henry s Perfect Day in which Henry acts out of character, playing the part of the perfect son and brother much to the surprise and disbelief of the rest of his family. Second up is Horrid Henry s Dance Class in which Henry and Peter attend their ...

Horrid Henry - Francesca Simon

are chalk and cheese and he feels that Peter is the cause of many of his woes (when in fact they are almost always self-inflicted). All of author Francesca Simon s child characters have alliterative nicknames which match their main characteristics, for example Moody Margaret, Sour Susan, Rude Ralph and, my personal favourite, Goody, Goody Gordon (one of Perfect Peter s inner circle). In this Book, the first story is Horrid Henry s Perfect Day in which Henry acts out of character, playing the part of the perfect son and brother much to the surprise and disbelief of the rest of his family. Second up is Horrid Henry s Dance Class in which Henry and Peter attend their ...

Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman - Francesca Simon

imagination to create the pictures. This book won the Galaxy British Book Awards Childrens Book of the Year 2008. * Horrid Henry * Horrid Henry is written by Francesca Simon who began to write children s books full time after having her son. She was previously a medevilist and freelance journalist. She is now the author of over 40 books with the Horrid Henry series being by far the most sucessful. Horrid Henry is - well his name says it all- horrid! He encompasses the horrible parts within us all and mingles them altogether. You know when you have something awful going through your mind or at the tip of your tongue, well he wouldn t hold back. I can imagine that ...

Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman - Francesca Simon

imagination to create the pictures. This book won the Galaxy British Book Awards Childrens Book of the Year 2008. * Horrid Henry * Horrid Henry is written by Francesca Simon who began to write children s books full time after having her son. She was previously a medevilist and freelance journalist. She is now the author of over 40 books with the Horrid Henry series being by far the most sucessful. Horrid Henry is - well his name says it all- horrid! He encompasses the horrible parts within us all and mingles them altogether. You know when you have something awful going through your mind or at the tip of your tongue, well he wouldn t hold back. I can imagine that ...

The Adventures of Harry - Francesca Simon

*Background* Francesca Simon is probably better known for her popular series of Horrid Henry books. This one is for slightly younger children and has two stories combined in one book. Combined with the illustration talents of David Melling, this charming book is a great find. *The Stories* *What s That Noise?* Harry is a little dog who is going to stay at his Grandpa and Grandma s house for the first time. He is a bit nervous in such a big strange bed and when he hears a strange noise, it s not long before he s shouting for his Grandpa and asking him, "What s that noise?" All seems quiet until Grandpa realises that it s the radiator making a funny noise ...

The Adventures of Harry - Francesca Simon

*Background* Francesca Simon is probably better known for her popular series of Horrid Henry books. This one is for slightly younger children and has two stories combined in one book. Combined with the illustration talents of David Melling, this charming book is a great find. *The Stories* *What s That Noise?* Harry is a little dog who is going to stay at his Grandpa and Grandma s house for the first time. He is a bit nervous in such a big strange bed and when he hears a strange noise, it s not long before he s shouting for his Grandpa and asking him, "What s that noise?" All seems quiet until Grandpa realises that it s the radiator making a funny noise ...