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Horrid Henry Wakes The Dead (2009)

by Francesca Simon(Favorite Author)

3.84 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1842551337 (ISBN13: 9781842551332)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Orion Children's Books

review 1: Horrid Henry wakes the dead is a collection of three stories. The first story focuses on Horrid Henry and Perfect Peter's fight over the TV remote control - something that many children who have a sibling will relate to. The second story is about Henry versus Margaret to become school president while the third returns to Henry and Peter and their fight over a present. Finally, to complete the book is a story about Henry trying to win a talent contest.The language that is used in this book is quite easy to read and most children will be able to pick this book up when they reach year 3. It is funny and clever and would work well as a series of short stories; just pick one to read to your child and they will be enthralled.
review 2: Horrid Henry’s school are ho... moresting a talent show and Horrid Henry is desperate to win. Winning the talent show will ensure Horrid Henry is famous forever as the winner will be featured on the TV show, Tallent Tigers. His plans to ‘rap’ are quickly ruined by Moody Margret as Miss Battle Axe will only allow one rapper in the contest. Horrid Henry finally settles on a magic act however, he needs an assistant to help him raise a dead body. He persuades Perfect Peter to be his magician’s assistant on the condition that Henry will include Perfect Peters name in the title of the act. Will Henry find fame and fortune? Or will his plan be ruined by his unreliable assistant?I really enjoyed this short story. Horrid Henry, as the name suggests, is no angel but is a cheeky yet likable character that children will easily understand. Simon’s relentless use on alliteration creates an instant sense of character and reinforces the power of such writing techniques. The use of simple illustrations throughout the text clarifies the story and gives the reader a really clear overview of what is happening throughout the story. Writing about events that children can easily relate to enables children access the story. I would happily read this book to almost any age group and I think that the children would really enjoy it. For children to access the book alone they would probably have to be in year 4 or 5. It’s easy to see why Horrid Henry is such a popular series and this book is a definite winner. less

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