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Dear Mr. Henshaw (Avon Camelot Books)

by Beverly Cleary

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ISBN13: 9780380709588
ISBN10: 0380709589
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Publisher Comments:

Dear Mr. Henshaw,

I wish somebody would stop stealing the good stuff out of my lunchbag. I guess I wish a lot of other things, too. I wish someday Dad and Bandit would pull up in front in the rig ... Dad would yell out of the cab, "Come on, Leigh. Hop in and I'll give you a lift to school."

Leigh Botts has been author Boyd Henshaw's number one fan ever since he was in second grade. Now in sixth grade, Leigh lives with his mother and is the new kid at school. He's lonely, troubled by the absence of his father, a cross-country trucker, and angry because a mysterious thief steals from his lunchbag. Then Leigh's teacher assigns a letter-writing project. Naturally Leigh chooses to write to Mr. Henshaw, whose surprising answer changes Leigh's life.

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Dear Mr. Henshaw, Leigh Botts has been author Boyd Henshaw's number one fan ever since he was in second grade. Now in sixth grade, Leigh lives with his mother and is the new kid at school. He's lonely, troubled by the absence of his father, a cross-country trucker, and angry because a mysterious thief steals from his lunchbag. Then Leigh's teacher assigns a letter-writing project. Naturally Leigh chooses to write to Mr. Henshaw, whose surprising answer changes Leigh's life.Winner of the Newbery Medal

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About the Author

Beverly Cleary's birthday, April 12th, is celebrated across the country on D.E.A.R. Day, with activities related to the Drop Everything and Read Program. One of the most popular and honored authors of all time, Beverly Cleary has won the Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Henshaw, and both Ramona Quimby, Age 8and Ramona and Her Fatherhave been named Newbery Honor Books. She makes her home in coastal California.
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msbi510, September 20, 2011 (view all comments by msbi510)
I enjoyed this book so much that it reminded me when I was growing up in the 60's and we had the portion behind the coat closet. You entered the classroom and put your lunch, coats and whatever else couldn't fit in your desk. The title fits the story perfect and this young boy has great affection for his dad in every entry it shows clearly. This story make me look into my minds eye deeply until it makes consider writing my own life experiences, thoughts and ups and downs. Thank you for the avenue to post my comments.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780380709588
performance Narrated:
Zelinsky, Paul O.
Author:
Zelinsky, Paul O.
Illustrator:
Zelinsky, Paul
Author:
by Beverly Cleary and Paul O. Zelinsky
Author:
Cleary, Beverly
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Location:
New York, NY
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
Family - Marriage & Divorce
Subject:
School & Education
Subject:
Family - Parents
Subject:
Parent and child
Subject:
Divorce
Subject:
Juveniles
Subject:
Letters
Subject:
Epistolary fiction
Subject:
Readers for new literates
Subject:
Schools -- Fiction.
Subject:
Talking books for children.
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Children s-General
Copyright:
1983
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Avon Camelot Books
Series Volume:
104-847
Publication Date:
June 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 5
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
7.86x5.10x.38 in. .26 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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"Synopsis" by , Dear Mr. Henshaw, Leigh Botts has been author Boyd Henshaw's number one fan ever since he was in second grade. Now in sixth grade, Leigh lives with his mother and is the new kid at school. He's lonely, troubled by the absence of his father, a cross-country trucker, and angry because a mysterious thief steals from his lunchbag. Then Leigh's teacher assigns a letter-writing project. Naturally Leigh chooses to write to Mr. Henshaw, whose surprising answer changes Leigh's life.Winner of the Newbery Medal

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