Zelinsky (Illustrator) 1,164 ratings Book 1 of 2: Leigh Botts Teachers' pick See all formats and editions Kindle 0.00 Give this and thousands of kid-friendly books with Amazon Kids+ Audiobook 0. I was shocked how many things I still remembered, and how many behaviors I have observed in the 10-year-old in my life. Henshaw Paperback by Beverly Cleary (Author), Paul O. This story is true and immense, forgiving and small, and completely unforgettable. In such times, we remember that child we were, and call upon their resourcefulness. Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association listed the book as one of its 'Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children'. Zelinsky that was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1984. I would add that we wish it for the child inside ourselves, because life can be cruel and out of our control. Henshaw is a juvenile epistolary novel by Beverly Cleary and illustrator Paul O. Could that nine-year-old boy have imagined this 46-year-old man whose wife died last year, who is now dating a divorcee with a 10-year-old child? Would it surprise him to know that he still relates so keenly to these ordinary feelings of injustice, abandonment, and loneliness that animate these letters? I remember thinking as a child that at times, Leigh’s growing wisdom was something adults want for kids, rather than something that felt true to the character. I remember at the time it felt a little bit like cheating, because the epistolary format lends itself to fast page turning. I read about the passing of Beverly Cleary yesterday, and I was reminded of this book that was a favorite of mine when I was a child.
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