Dear Mr. Henshaw (A Dell Yearling Book)
7 journalers for this copy...
surprisingly moving book about a young boy with a lot to deal with, including his parents' divorce. definitely one of the better newbery award-winners i've read.
Arrived safely today. I shall read it and pass it along to the next reader as soon as I can.
This was a surprisingly endearing book just like spacedog said! I was particularly touched by the ending when Leigh finally understands his parents' divorce.
Off to elissamay sometime in the next couple of days.
Off to elissamay sometime in the next couple of days.
This book is heading off the elissamay tomorrow morning - I waited until she passed along the other books in the ring before sending her this one. Didn't want her to feel rushed.
This just arrived in the mail... part of spacedog's Newbery book ring. Whoohoo!
A nice, quick read, sent to hyphen8 on January 6 from Brooklyn, NY.
A nice, quick read, sent to hyphen8 on January 6 from Brooklyn, NY.
Received today with thanks. :)
I've never had the nerve to write a fan letter to an author, but I love Leigh's ups and downs as he learns more about his favorite author. I enjoyed this story the second time as much as I did the first time I read it.
Thanks for sharing!
Other copies on my BookCrossing shelf: 4134593 • 11702422 • 14538820 • 15657882
Thanks for sharing!
Other copies on my BookCrossing shelf: 4134593 • 11702422 • 14538820 • 15657882
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Now that I've confirmed her address, this book will be on its way to tostle tomorrow (Monday 1/25).
Now that I've confirmed her address, this book will be on its way to tostle tomorrow (Monday 1/25).
I received this book. I am sorry it took so long to journal! I will hurry to read and get it moving again!
thanks for sending this book to me!
thanks for sending this book to me!
Oh my, what a tender book. I really enjoyed the letter/journal format. What an interesting glimpse into a child's life!
I will get this book moving again!
I will get this book moving again!
got it back a few days ago. thanks!
This was one of my favorite books as a kid, and I'm still quite fond of it. I wrote the following about the copy in my permanent collection:
Dear Mr. Henshaw's a clever little book. It was the first story I ever read, way back in 2nd or 3rd grade, that had a kid with divorced parents. It's written in the form of letters, which Leigh Botts writes to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw. At first the letters are written and sent, and then Leigh begins to keep a diary, and through his words his thoughts and struggles link us into his world.
Leigh is an unhappy kid, and writes about his difficulties with his father, his lonliness in a new town, and his frustrations when his lunch is repeatedly stolen. He is genuine and honest, and his growth through the book is sure to leave the reader smiling.
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This book enjoyed a brief stay in San Jose, CA before continuing its journey in spacedog's Children's Literature Bookbox.
Dear Mr. Henshaw's a clever little book. It was the first story I ever read, way back in 2nd or 3rd grade, that had a kid with divorced parents. It's written in the form of letters, which Leigh Botts writes to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw. At first the letters are written and sent, and then Leigh begins to keep a diary, and through his words his thoughts and struggles link us into his world.
Leigh is an unhappy kid, and writes about his difficulties with his father, his lonliness in a new town, and his frustrations when his lunch is repeatedly stolen. He is genuine and honest, and his growth through the book is sure to leave the reader smiling.
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This book enjoyed a brief stay in San Jose, CA before continuing its journey in spacedog's Children's Literature Bookbox.
Stopped in California and Arizona as part of spacedog's Children's Lit Bookbox. It's moving on down the line.