Dear Mr. Henshaw
A Newbery Award Winner
About this book
Newbery Medal Winner * Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children * ALA Notable Children’s Book Beverly Cleary’s timeless Newbery Medal-winning book explores difficult topics like divorce, insecurity, and bullying through the thoughts and emotions of a sixth-grade boy as he writes to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw. After his parents separate, Leigh Botts moves to a new town with his mother. Struggling to make friends and deal with his anger toward his absent father, Leigh loses himself in a class assignment in which he must write to his favorite author. When Mr. Henshaw responds, the two form an unexpected friendship that will change Leigh’s life forever. From the beloved author of the Henry Huggins, Ramona Quimby, and Ralph S. Mouse series comes an epistolary novel about how to navigate and heal from life’s growing pains.
Book Details
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Pages
- 164
- Word Count
- —
- Language
- en
- ISBN
- 9780061972157
AR Reading Details
- AR Level
- 0 (Kindergarten)
- Quiz Points
- —
- AR Quiz
- Available
Frequently Asked Questions
What AR level is Dear Mr. Henshaw?
Dear Mr. Henshaw has an AR level of 0, which corresponds to a Kindergarten reading level.
How many AR points is Dear Mr. Henshaw worth?
Dear Mr. Henshaw is worth 0 AR points. It has 0 words and has an AR quiz available.
What grade should be reading Dear Mr. Henshaw?
Dear Mr. Henshaw is recommended for based on its interest level. The AR level of 0 typically corresponds to Kindergarten.
Is Dear Mr. Henshaw appropriate for my child?
Dear Mr. Henshaw has an AR interest level of "". The maturity rating is appropriate for all ages.