Laf Horrid Henry's Head Lice [Library Binding]

Francesca Simon (Author), Tony Ross (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

It seemed like things couldn't get any worse after Henry tried to sell his little brother for pocket change, but this time, he really outdoes himself. He gives his class lice - on purpose!

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 2-3-The latest installment in this series again features a boy whose general meanness goes entirely unchecked. Four episodic chapters provide Henry with ample opportunity for malice, at home and at school. His bout with head lice provides just another opportunity to squirm out of a bad situation by making things worse for others. Further, Simon presents an unlikely scenario-over 40 lice in Henry's hair at home, but not a single egg on his head when he is checked at school the next morning. The author may have intended this to be a silly romp, but she doesn't have the clever, light touch of Jon Scieszka or Dav Pilkey. No doubt the title will draw in certain reluctant readers who need the format of a beginning chapter book, and Ross's droll line drawings will appeal to them, but this title offers little beyond a view of a developmentally stagnant boy who preys on others.-Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries, NE

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Rebound by Sagebrush (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613313232
• ISBN-13: 978-0613313230
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,118,037 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".