Dear Mr Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

Dear Mr Henshaw

Leigh Botts #1

Beverly Cleary

144 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional medium-paced
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Description

In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world.

Community Reviews

3.71
based on 3,817 reviews

Moods

emotional: 67%

hopeful: 52%

reflective: 51%

sad: 37%

lighthearted: 34%

funny: 33%

inspiring: 26%

relaxing: 13%

adventurous: 8%

informative: 3%

mysterious: 2%

tense: 2%

challenging: 1%


Pace

55% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
79% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

48% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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