Dear Mr. Henshaw (Leigh Botts, #1)
by Beverly Cleary, Paul O. Zelinsky
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary, Paul O. Zelinsky holds a well received rating of 3.70 out of 5, based on 29K reader ratings. First published in 1983. The book spans 134 pages.
About Dear Mr. Henshaw
Leigh has been 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 in 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. (back cover)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Beverly Cleary, Paul O. Zelinsky |
| Published | 1983 |
| Pages | 134 |
| Genres | Fiction, Young Adult, Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.70 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,979 |
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What genre is Dear Mr. Henshaw?
Dear Mr. Henshaw is categorized as Fiction, Young Adult, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Dear Mr. Henshaw worth reading?
Based on 29K reader ratings, Dear Mr. Henshaw has an average score of 3.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Dear Mr. Henshaw?
Dear Mr. Henshaw has 134 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Dear Mr. Henshaw?
Dear Mr. Henshaw was written by Beverly Cleary, Paul O. Zelinsky. It was first published in 1983.
What is the ISBN for Dear Mr. Henshaw?
The ISBN-13 for Dear Mr. Henshaw is 9780380709590.0.
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