Dear Mr. Henshaw by Paul O. Zelinsky, Beverly Cleary

134 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

Leigh has been Boyd Henshaw's number one fan ever since he was in second grade. Now in sixth grade, Leigh lives with his mother and is the new kid in school. He's lonely, troubled by the absence of his father, a cross-country trucker, and angry be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,985 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
hopeful 61%
reflective 48%
lighthearted 35%
sad 35%
funny 32%
inspiring 22%
relaxing 16%
adventurous 9%
challenging 3%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 29%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.69

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