Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter (Book & CD) [Paperback]

Francesca Simon (Author)

Book Description

Series: Book & CD | Publication Date: March 4, 2004

Four complete stories enhanced by Miranda Richardson's award-winning reading and really horrid music and effects: Horrid Henry encounters the babysitter from hell, traumatizes his parents on a car journey, goes trick or treating at Hallowe'en, and sabotages his school project. Four stories, as brilliant and inventive as ever, to add to 'the funniest series ever written about sibling rivalry and what it's like to be a young child' - Independent on Sunday

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Miranda Richardson does the recordings of the unpleasant little boy brilliantly, evocative music and sound effects help to bring the story to life' -- THE BOOKSELLER

'Richardson delivers a cleverly paced performance that features some witty little musical effects that helped bring Francesca Simon's ever popular tales to life' -- THE INDEPENDENT

'Techno music and sound effects enhance Richardson's lively performance' -- THE TIMES

'unmissable entertainment for children for four to nine years of age. Hilarious fun for car journeys' -- THE BOOKSELLER --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

About the Author

Francesca Simon spent her childhood on the beach in California, and then went to Yale and Oxford Universities to study medieval history and literature. She now lives in London with her family. She has written over 45 books and won the Children's Book of the Year in 2008 at the Galaxy British Book Awards for Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman. Tony Ross is one of the most popular and successful of all children's illustrators, with many picture books to his name. He has also produced line drawings for many fiction titles. Miranda Richardson has appeared in films such as THE HOURS, SLEEPY HOLLOW, THE CRYING GAME, EMPIRE OF THE SUN and HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. TV work includes A DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF TIME, JACKANORY, Queen Elizabeth in BLACKADDER and Queen Mary in THE LOST PRINCE. She has won two Spoken Word awards for her inspired readings of HORRID HENRY AND THE SECRET CLUB and HORRID HENRY'S STINKBOMB audiobooks for Orion.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Orion Childrens H/B & Trade Pb (March 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752860852
• ISBN-13: 978-0752860855
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,054,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Francesca Simon spent her childhood on the beach in California, and then went to Yale and Oxford Universities to study medieval history and literature. She now lives in London with her family. She has written over 45 books and won the Children's Book of the Year in 2008 at the Galaxy British Book Awards for "Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman".