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Dear Mr. Henshaw (Literature Kit) - Community Reviews back

by Beverly Cleary, Marie-Helen Goyetche
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Jodi's Classroom Favorites
Jodi's Classroom Favorites rated it 6 years ago
Dear Mr. Henshaw was one of the first chapter books that I remember reading. I was captivated by the story and re-read the book numerous times. The story dives into heavy situations, such as divorce, bullying, and moving to a new school. I loved that the main character would write to his favorite au...
Cgardner
Cgardner rated it 8 years ago
Grade level 5 Dear Mr. Henshaw is a great book to have the students read and write a report. The book has many examples of writing different types of letters (buisness letters and personal letters). The book also includes rhymes and pictures to keep the students' attention.
Kwoomac
Kwoomac rated it 11 years ago
I picked this book up because I recently read some author's bio and he/ she said this book was influential in their lives. Unfortunately, I don't remember who the author was or the particular significance. A sweet story but not life-changing for me. The premise is a school-aged boy writes to his fav...
Book Reviews for the Semi-Literate
Book Reviews for the Semi-Literate rated it 11 years ago
I dislike Beverly Cleary. Her books are unimaginative, puerile garbage, and she writes in the stilted language of her child narrators to make up for her own lack of ability. "Dear Mr. Henshaw" is in many ways her most nauseating work. In it, a troubled young boy, Leigh Botts, writes to his favor...
Dancing Words
Dancing Words rated it 12 years ago
This book taught me how to be an author, WRITE.
CJ the Book Peddler
CJ the Book Peddler rated it 16 years ago
I remember really liking this book as an elementary school kid. I think it spoke to me.
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