
Dear Mr. Henshaw
Written by Beverly Cleary and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
Sixth grader Leigh Botts is struggling. His parents just got divorced, and he and his mom move to a new town. While struggling to make friends, Leigh finds comfort in a class assignment, where he writes to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw. A friendship develops between the two that changes Leigh's life.
Age Range | 8 - 12 years |
Genre | |
Copyright Year | 1984 |
Page Count | 160 |
Publisher | Morrow |
Grade Level | 3rd - 7th |
ISBN | 9780380709588 |
Lexile | 910 |
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