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Dear Mr. Henshaw
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Dear Mr. Henshaw: Book 1

Dear Mr. Henshaw (1983) (edit title/settings)

by Beverly Cleary (Author) (edit contributors)

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When, in second grade, Leigh writes to an author to tell him how much he "liked" his book, he never suspects that he'll still be writing to him four years later. And he never imagines the kinds of things he'll be writing about: Dear Mr. Henshaw, I am sorry I was rude in my last... read more

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Leigh Botts, a second grader, writes to the author of a book he has just finished. The author, Boyd Henshaw, becomes someone of a pen pal to this boy as he grows up. As Leigh enters the 6th grade, his family dynamic changes and his parents divorce. He moves and goes to a new school where... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Leigh Botts, a second grader, writes to the author of a book he has just finished. The author, Boyd Henshaw, becomes someone of a pen pal to this boy as he grows up. As Leigh enters the 6th grade, his family dynamic changes and his parents divorce. He moves and goes to a new school where someone constantly steals from his lunch. Mr. Henshaw suggests writing in a diary. So Leigh picks up writing and still holds the dream of becoming an author one day. The book ends with an encounter with his dad and it leaves Leigh resolved with the way things are.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Mr. Henshaw: The author of Leigh's favourite books.
  • Leigh Botts: The main character, the boy who writes to Boyd Henshaw.
  • Miss Martinez: Leigh's teacher.
  • Barry: Leigh's friend.
  • Katy: Katy owns a catering business and Leigh's mom works for her.
  • Bandit: Leigh Botts' dog who lives with Leigh's dad
  • Mr. Fridley: The janitor at Leigh's school
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  • “You know...whenever I watch the waves, I always feel that no matter how bad things seem, life will still go on.”
    Leigh's mom
  • “So you've got problems. Well, so has everyone else, if you take the trouble to notice.”
    Mr. Fridley

First Sentence edit see section history

Dear Mr Henshaw, My teacher read your book about the dog to our class.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 2 in Dear Mr. Henshaw. (standard series)

Followed by Strider.

This book is in Newbery Medal. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Beverly Cleary (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Yearling
Country: U.S.A
Publication Date: 1983
ISBN: 0-440-41794-5
Page Count: 134

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

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