Books by Francesca Simon

Book SynopsisEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Horrid Henry is going to New Nick''s house for a sleepover. Bliss! New beds to bounce on. New biscuit tins to raid. Henry can''t wait. But will the evening turn out the way Henry expects?

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a secret diary, a football match, a shopping trip and a DREADFUL enemy!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.

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Book SynopsisEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.It's a dreadful shock for Horrid Henry when Perfect Peter is born, and despite his best - or worst - efforts, he can't manage to get rid of him. As Peter gets bigger, Henry gets crosser adn crosser, but the day comes when Henry inadvertently finds himself saving Peter and discovers that its rather nice to be a hero.Trade Reviewideal for new readers * THE HERALD *'Tony Ross's fun and fresh illustrations add more mischief to the spirit of Horrid Henry'. * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisA passionate retelling of a haunting myth, a tragic romance that echoes through the ages.The moment I saw her face.The moment I heard her siren song . . .Salka, the faerie Lady of the Lake, can''t help but appear to Owain, a shepherd who has already captured her heart. He needs only to see her to fall deeply in love. But her father has one condition on their marriage: if Owain strikes her three times she must return to the Lake forever. Despite their married bliss, Salka is not like the other inhabitants in this small village. Gossip turns against her and as prejudice and suspicion breed, Owain finds himself wishing his wife was more ordinary, that she tried harder to fit in, that she was less . . . herself.What is more of a strike than to question her very nature? The first heart-blow is struck. And now, desperately, their future lies in his hands . . .Francesca Simon''s first novel for an adult readership is an exquisite and tautly moving tragedy told by multiple voices, both a richly woven retelling of an ancient Welsh myth and a thought-provoking drama for our times.

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Book SynopsisA fun-packed full colour Horrid Henry picture book with illustrated scenes, stuffed with tricky things to search for and find. Featuring 32 pages of fiendish things to spot, join Henry and his friends (and evilest enemies!) on their awesome adventures - from birthday parties and camping trips to hiding out at a spooky haunted house. With a challenging checklist of things to spot, this is Henry's most horrid challenge yet!The question is, where's Horrid Henry?Perfect for existing Horrid Henry fans, as well as fans of activity books such as WHERE'S WALLY?, WHERE'S THE MEERKAT? and WHERE'S SANTA?Trade ReviewHorrid Henry is great fun and as irresistible as ever. - THE BOOKBAG on HORRID HENRY'S NIGHTMARE

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains some BORING chores, a hypnotism, a MESSY bath and a royal visit!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade Review'wonderfully fiendish' SUNDAY EXPRESS April 2006 'this is a really good fantasy story... I enjoyed reading it as it is very funny.' -- Robert Nicholls, Age 11 AQUILA

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a lost tooth, a wedding, a HORRIBLE guest and a PUKEY poem! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.

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Book SynopsisEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.A reading competition? No way is Henry taking part in a reading contest. That is, until he hears the prize is a family trip to a theme park. Henry is determined to win ... but how on earth is he going to read all those books?

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Book SynopsisEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Hold your nose! It''s stinkbombs at the ready as Henry''s Purple Hand Gang goes to war with Moody Margaret''s Secret Club. This could get very smelly . . .A hilarious and horrid new Early Reader from bestelling author Francesca Simon, and illustrator Tony Ross.Trade Reviewbrilliant stories told by amazing authors and illustrators. Stuffed full of colour, not too many words per page, they're perfect for children moving from picture books into reading chapter books. - Steve Cole in THE SUN on the Early Reader seriesForget Harry Potter, it's a wicked, spiteful boy who's really firing kids' imaginations - GUARDIAN

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in a bumper book of mayhem with this brilliantly mischievous collection of six of his best classroom tales! This book includes a DREADFUL dance class, a visit to the BAD CHILDREN'S ROOM, one sabotaged sports day, a new ENEMY, one faked book report and Henry becoming PRESIDENT!An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.

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Book SynopsisThis viking duo will give Horrid Henry a run for his money!What if your parents WANTED you to behave badly?Set in the snowy fjords of a Viking kingdom, the terrible twins, Hack and Whack, are proud to be the best worst vikings. Nothing stops the marauding pair as they steal boats, loot a birthday party, track a troll and sail off to raid Bad Island with their friends Twisty Pants and Dirty Ulf.Well, almost nothing . . .With whip-smart dialogue, and accompanied by Dennis the Menace style anarchic cartoon imagery, this series is as sharp, funny and compelling as you would expect from the reigning Queen of Comedy.''As joyously anarchic as Horrid Henry . . . will have your children laughing out loud.'' Cressida Cowell''A treat for kids. A wonderfully absurd, anarchic romp.'' Sarah McIntyre

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a SCARY movie, a wet weekend, a grumpy card game and the Olympics!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade ReviewEverybody loves a bad boy don't they? And they don't make 'em more bad or more lovable than Francesca Simon's young impertinent protagonist, Henry. The horrid one's latest is a suitably anarchic affair, with four brand new tales sure to delight young fans. * JUNIOR *

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Book SynopsisNumber One for fiendish fun! Horrid Henry takes to the skies in UP, UP AND AWAY!Horrid Henry is back and cheekier than ever in this brand-new book from the internationally bestselling author Francesca Simon. Contains four brand-new stories, featuring Horrid Henry wreaking havoc on an airplane, being forced to write an essay about the Tudors, sabotaging the school play and sneaking on to a forbidden rollercoaster.Illustrated by Tony Ross, these timeless stories offer an irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, featuring one of the best-loved characters in children's fiction.Trade ReviewPraise for the series: These books are hilarious * Yorkshire Reporter *Forget Harry Potter, it's a wicked, spiteful boy who's really firing kids' imaginations * Guardian *All new Horrid Henry stories are a joy to read * Daily Mail *Horrid Henry is great fun and as irresistible as ever * Book Bag *

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in a special bumper book of mayhem with this brilliant collection of twelve of his best stories!Perfect for new readers and existing fans alike, this BIG story collection features a year's worth of mischief and fun. From antics at school to summer fun and Christmas chaos, there's something for everyone in this twelve-story collection. Bonus fun activity section also included!

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in a bumper book of mayhem with this brilliantly mischievous collection of six of his best food-related stories!Horrid Henry loves food . . . except vegetables! Here are six hilarious stories about food, from the delicious to the disgusting.An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.

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Book SynopsisIt''s the summer holidays and Horrid Henry would like to be spending his holidays eating unlimited ice cream and going on all the scariest roller coasters he can find - but instead his family are having a staycation. Life is never dull with Horrid Henry around, though, so it''s not long before he invents all sorts of holiday activities of his own. Discover six of the funniest Horrid Henry stories, about everything from the horrors of having to help with the housework to the time he convinced Perfect Peter that a cardboard box was a time machine!An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six stories plus a fun activity section - the perfect gift for new readers and Horrid Henry fans everywhere.

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Book SynopsisEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Horrid Henry is up to high jinks, causing chaos on his family holiday.

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Book Synopsis''Before you reject me, before you hate me, remember: I never asked to be Hel''s queen.''But being a normal teenager wasn''t an option either. Now she''s stuck ruling the underworld. For eternity. She doesn''t want your pity. But she does demand that you listen. It''s only fair you hear her side of the story . . . It didn''t have to be like this.

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Book SynopsisIt's not easy being the WORST at everything!Hack and Whack are the very worst Vikings in the village until a fierce and stinky berserker moves in NEXT DOOR!WILL the brand new school help the twins outwit this villain and his vicious dog, Muddy Butt?And will Twisty Pants, Dirty Ulf and Elsa Gold-Hair help vanquish this foul fiend?As joyously anarchic as Horrid Henry.' Cressida CowellA great new series for early readers.' BookTrustA wonderfully absurd, anarchic romp.' Sarah McIntyreImmensely appealing to children of five and up.' Literary Review

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Book SynopsisThree fantastic new stories!Hack and Whack babysit a toddler Fire Hazard and discover to their horror that they might not be the worst vikings in the village after all . . .Then they manage to secure an exciting invite to feast with the visiting king, but discover that it's three days of having to be on their best behaviour . . . Until the new teenaged king turns out to be a lout food fights ensue, and he loves them.Unfortunately, that''s when the snotty, privileged, wealthy winter guests turn up distant cousins who can''t be turned away. They make everyone's life a misery can Hack and Whack find a way to get rid of them?Packed full of humour that children will love and illustrated with anarchy by the fabulous Steve May.

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a TERRIFYING nightmare, a demon dinner lady, a mother''s day disaster and a CRAZY cat!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade ReviewForget Harry Potter, it's a wicked, spiteful boy who's really firing kids' imaginations - GUARDIANAll new Horrid Henry stories are a joy to read - DAILY MAILHorrid Henry is great fun and as irresistible as ever - THE BOOKBAG

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Book SynopsisCelebrate a truly horrid Christmas with Horrid Henry and this festive storybook bind-up.Packed with six favourite Horrid Henry stories, plus bonus content to make sure Christmas is stuffed full of cheeky festive fun.This is the perfect stocking filler for Horrid Henry fans everywhere!Stories included are:Horrid Henry and the Dinner Guests Horrid Henry's HikeHorrid Henry Robs the Bank Horrid Henry Goes ShoppingHorrid Henry's InvasionHorrid Henry's Horrid WeekendTrade ReviewWe can never get enough of Horrid Henry - and the more horrid he is, the better he gets! * LIVERPOOL ECHO *Outrageously funny and endlessly inventive * JEWISH CHRONICLE *Even with his horrid tricks, I will always give Henry 10/10 * Niamh, age 8, TESCO MAGAZINE *

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Book SynopsisWhat has mummies and monsters, bogey babysitters and demon dinner ladies? It can only be a Horrid Henry Halloween story collection! In fact, it's Henry's spookiest collection yet, filled with his most hilariously horrid and frighteningly funny adventures.Featuring:Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse Horrid Henry and the Demon Dinner Lady Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter Horrid Henry Casts a Spell Horrid Henry and the Fangmangler Horrid Henry and the Monster Movie

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Get ready for a bumper edition of mayhem with this totally awesome collection of six favourite Horrid Henry stories!An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everwhere.

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Get ready for a bumper edition of mayhem with this totally awesome collection of six favourite Horrid Henry stories! Have a ghoulishly spooky halloween with Horrid Henry! This book contains six scary stories about things that go bump in the night, plus tons of fun jokes and activity pages to keep Horrid Henry fans of all ages entertained for hours.An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.Trade ReviewForget Harry Potter, it's a wicked, spiteful boy who's really firing kids' imaginations. - GuardianHorrid Henry is great fun and as irresistible as ever. - Bookbag on HORRID HENRY'S NIGHTMARE

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Henry in a bumper edition of mayhem with this mischievous collection of six of his naughtiest prank stories!Cause some classroom chaos with HORRID HENRY! This book contains six naughty prank stories about beating the FANGMANGLER, getting REVENGE on the Bogey Babysitter and one HORRIBLE weekend! Plus loads of fun activities and jokes to keep Horrid Henry fans busy.An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief.Horrid Henry loves the summer, but even the balmiest of summer days have a way of turning into chaos when he''s around . . . Discover six of the funniest and best Horrid Henry stories, including a wedding that goes wrong, a disastrous school fair and a rather eventful trip to a theme park!An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere, and ideal entertainment for school holidays and journeys.

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a school play, some stolen sweets, a visit from Father Christmas and a HELLISH dinner! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade ReviewPerfect both for over-excited children and stressed-out parents * THE TIMES *Perfect both for over-excited children and stressed-out parents * THE TIMES *Once heard, you'll never forget the delicious mayhem of Horrid Henry's Christmas Cracker * DAILY EXPRESS *Once heard, you'll never forget the delicious mayhem of Horrid Henry's Christmas Cracker * DAILY EXPRESS *Four fabulously funny tales... an ideal stocking filler for fans of all ages * THE SUN *Four fabulously funny tales... an ideal stocking filler for fans of all ages * THE SUN *

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains the ULTIMATE revenge, a computer hack, a DISASTROUS office visit and a demon dinner lady!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade Review"A very funny collection of short stories about the lovable rascal, with amusing black and white illustrations ideal for early readers." Booktrust, 100 Best Books 2002 'I liked this because it had funny things like when Henry tricks Peter by pretending he has fairies and saying they only come out at night.' -- Alexandra Newman, Aged 8 SUNDAY EXPRESS

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief. Perfect for holiday reading and the ideal gift, CHRISTMAS CHAOS contains six of the best Christmas-themed Horrid Henry stories, plus a bonus activity section packed with games and puzzles.

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Book SynopsisHack and Whack two angelic looking Viking toddler twins are on the attack! As they go marauding around their village, upsetting the apple carts, little do they know there is a force far more powerful than they: their mum! The story ends on the terrible two being plunged into a cold bath!Gloriously funny, slapstick, fast paced action from the queen of funny.

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains an angry babysitter, a MAD movie, SQUIRTY ketchup and a pet chicken!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade ReviewFunny and imaginative,Horrid Henry's Ketchup can make any non-reader pick it up and enjoy it * DAWN.com *Funny and imaginative,Horrid Henry's Ketchup can make any non-reader pick it up and enjoy it * DAWN.com *

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a bake-off, a HORRID guidebook, an EVIL girl and an ancient curse!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade ReviewIn the final story, Henry's favourite Evil Evie books are taken away because his parents fear their influence. But Henry is who he is anyway. And, as we always suspected, Henry is just like most children. Not really, in fact, horrid. * The Sunday Times Ireland *In the final story, Henry's favourite Evil Evie books are taken away because his parents fear their influence. But Henry is who he is anyway. And, as we always suspected, Henry is just like most children. Not really, in fact, horrid. * The Sunday Times Ireland *Praise for the series: These books are hilarious * Yorkshire Reporter *Praise for the series: These books are hilarious * Yorkshire Reporter *

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Book SynopsisCollection of twelve classic stories about everyone''s favourite horrid boy, including the ones when Horrid Henry competes to win a snowman competition, cheats at Gotcha, and performs at a talent show.Trade Reviewgreat fun * SCHOOL LIBRARIAN *

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Book SynopsisEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Horrid Henry hates car journeys - especially when it means going to visit Prissy Polly and Pimply Paul, and missing Rude Ralph''s birthday party. Watch out, Mum and Dad, because Henry is prepared to do whatever it takes to get out of this trip.

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Book SynopsisEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Horrid Henry is far too busy to bother with his stupid, boring spelling homework. He''ll just have to come up with a spectacularly brilliant plan instead.

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Book SynopsisHave a sizzling summer with this totally awesome great value collection of six favourite Horrid Henry summer stories in one book!Join the notorious Henry for a super summer holiday as he raids the Secret Club tent, gives Aerobic Al a run for his money on sports day, causes chaos on his first TV appearance, goes on a less-than-awesome camping trip, and much more.Featuring:Horrid Henry's OlympicsHorrid Henry's Holiday Horrid Henry's Car Journey Horrid Henry Minds His Manners Horrid Henry's Raid Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb The perfect summer holiday read for mischievous boys everywhere! An ideal choice for reluctant readers and avid Henry fans alike.Trade ReviewThere is little like HH to get young boys, especially, off the reading blocks * The Times *Forget Harry Potter, it's a wicked, spiteful boy who's really firing kids' imaginations. * THE GUARDIAN *

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Get ready for a bumper edition of mayhem with this totally awesome collection of six favourite Horrid Henry stories! Spend your summer holidays with Horrid Henry! This book contains six favourite stories, plus lots of fun jokes and activity pages to keep Horrid Henry fans of all ages entertained for hours.An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.Trade ReviewForget Harry Potter, it's a wicked, spiteful boy who's really firing kids' imaginations. - GuardianHorrid Henry is great fun and as irresistible as ever. - Bookbag on HORRID HENRY'S NIGHTMARE

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief. Henry adores scary stories and ghoulish goings-on. Here are six of his most terrible tales about mummies, monsters and more! An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.

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Book SynopsisA stinkbomb becomes a deadly weapon in Horrid Henry's long-running war with Moody Margaret; he uses all his guile to win the school reading competition, only to find the longed-for prize is not what he expected; he goes for a sleepover and retreats in horror when he finds that other people's houses aren't always as nice as his own; and he has the joy of seeing Miss Battle-Axe ticked off by the Head when he knows it was all his fault. In short, another vintage HORRID HENRY title!Trade Review"The four short stories about Henry and his friends and enemies are full of comedy - often at Henry's expense. "Reading was hard heavy work," complains Henry at one point. But this isn't true of these books. His conniving wheeling and dealing never quite pays off, to the reader's great delight." -- Kathryn Ross The Scotsman, 19 October 2002 "Inventive and funny, with appeal for boys and girls alike, and super illustrations by Tony Ross" Jewish Chronicle, 6 December 2002 "Children...enjoy the smelliness, naughtiness and sheer anarchy of these stories...Tony Ross's lively illustrations enhance the quirkiness of the book." School Librarian, Spring 2003 "Henry...is up to his usual dastardly tricks...intent as always on spoiling everyone's fun, as he plots devious plans to upset all and sundry." Junior Magazine, 1 April 2003 'a funny little book' [One of Sally Gunnell's 'My Six Best Books'] -- Sally Gunnell DAILY EXPRESS 'This is a really good book with funny pictures.' -- Lamorna McNevin (age 8) Junior Education

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains some YUCKY vegetables, frilly knickers, a sick day and a thank you letter!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a SCANDALOUS newspaper, a new school, a birthday party and a TERRIBLE cheat!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade ReviewHorrid Henry certainly lives up to his name, and his antics are everything you hope your own child will avoid - which is precisely why younger children so enjoy these tales * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *Outrageously funny and endlessly inventive * JEWISH CHRONICLE *

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a bedroom invasion, a fake diary, a SNEAKY biscuit thief and a rock concert!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade Reviewa laugh-aloud romp * IRISH EXAMINER *I always think that Francesca Simon must have such fun writing them. The stories are also scattered with little pen and ink drawings by Tony Ross that capture the chaos of Henry's life and help the action along. I think that the book works well as either read-aloud stories to share, or for children growing in confidence to read by themselves. The short story format is perfect for either approach, so children can take the book in bite-size chunks or parents can limit bedtime reading marathons * THE BOOKBAG *It's wickedly funny! -- Kitty, Age 6 * FIRST NEWS *Henry returns to follow his dreams of endless biscuits, no school and loud music. Can he outwit Perfect Peter? Will he best Moody Margaret? Can he secure a ticket to see the Killer Boy Rats? Great fun and a hit with Gabriella, my six-year-old rocker! * WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY *

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a HORRIBLE story, yucky healthy meals, a mad professor and a ZOMBIE vampire!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade ReviewWe can never get enough of Horrid Henry - and the more horrid he is, the better he gets! * LIVERPOOL ECHO *Even with his horrid tricks, I will always give Henry 10/10 -- Niamh, age 8 * TESCO MAGAZINE *Younger kids and older readers alike will devour these uproarious stories. Horrid Henry is great fun and as irresistable as ever. * THE BOOKBAG *I have read Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire at least 3 times and I loved it. I am awarding it ONE MILLION STARS -- Dylan, age 8all new Horrid Henry stories are a joy to read... -- Sally Morris * DAILY MAIL *

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Book SynopsisIt's just an ordinary day at Mother Goose's Academy. There's Miss Good Fairy teaching the Three Little Pigs, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel and Little Red Riding Hood to read and write - while Miss Bad Fairy is inciting the Ugly Sisters, the Big Bad Wolf, Troll, Wicked Stepmother, Wicked Witch and Jealous Queen to gobble them all up. The result? Chaos!Witty, fast-paced and anarchic, this is a complete story with ten short chapters ('C.A.T. Spells Dog', 'What Troll Learned', 'Snakes and Snails for Lunch') that take us through the school day. Originally published as Big Class, Little Class, this freshly illustrated reissue brings Francesca Simon and Tony Ross together again in a wonderful romp that Horrid Henry fans will revel in.Trade Review"...Francesca Simon's fairytale school story is feisty and funny, blending the familiar with original additions into an entertaining whole". -- Julia Eccleshare * The Guardian (Review), Saturday April 16th 2005 *"A hilarious tale of mischief and magic for children". -- Sam Wostear * The Sun, Friday April 15th, 2005 *Imagine all your favourite fairy-tale characters at school together... the result is a hilarious book that brings to life classic fairytale characters. ...a perfect first-reader... * MyBooksMag, Issue 12 (Summer 2005) *offbeat school story with a twist ...For young readers who like to read about familiar storybook characters venturing outside their familiar surroundings, the quick-fire dialogue, whacky happenings and slapstick humour will appeal greatly. Ross's animated eye-balling line drawings wittily capture the various lesson activities, and his page by page casting of characters is done with characteristic energy and flourish. -- Gwynneth Bailey * Books For Keeps *'A hilarious book by the author of the Horrid Henry series. The funny and mischievous humour is perfect for 5-7 year olds to read themselves' * FAMILY INTEREST MAGAZINE *'Fairy tale characters play wicked games of 'goodie' and 'baddie' creating chaos for their teachers.' -- Robert Dunbar * IRISH TIMES 10.12.05 *'one of the funniest books I have ever read... really wicked in every sense of the word.' -- Karen Hart * CHINGFORD GUARDIAN *

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains the FIENDISH Nurse Needle, a secret club, an ANNOYING brother and a birthday party!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains some blood-sucking nits, a fangmangler monster, a school trip and a DISASTROUS dinner party! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.

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