Dear Mr. Henshaw
Dear Mr. Henshaw
by Beverly Cleary
Ages 8–11
Leigh Botts writes letters to his favourite author and keeps a diary to work through his parents' divorce and life as the new kid at school. Tender, funny, and real. Newbery Medal winner.
- Author
- Beverly Cleary
- Age
- Ages 8–11
- Type
- Journal Format, Family, Chapter Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- In India
- Available
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