SLIS 5420 - Module 4- Book Blog - Dear Mr. Henshaw

 

Beverly Cleary is one of my favorite authors. She always finds a way to bring a child to life and really explore the things children go through in their young lives. This book is such a great read. One of the best things about this book is the way Leigh's writing improves over the course of the years. 

Library Uses

This would be a great book to use when working with students on writing letters and journal writing. I would pull examples from the book and have the students do some writing. I would also try to get examples of the students' writing to compare, if possible for years, but if only that particular school year is available I still think that would work.

New York Times Book Review

A first-rate, poignant story ... a lovely, well-crafted, three-dimensional work.

School Library Journal

Cleary succeeds again. [Her] sense of humor leavens and lightens ...

Publishers Weekly

This amusing, often touching series of letters from Leigh Botts to a children's book author he admires again demonstrates Cleary's right-on perception of a kid's world. Ages 8-12. (Aug.)