Dear Mr. Henshaw by Paul O. Zelinsky, Beverly Cleary

134 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional medium-paced
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Leigh has been Boyd Henshaw's number one fan ever since he was in second grade. Now in sixth grade, Leigh lives with his mother and is the new kid in school. He's lonely, troubled by the absence of his father, a cross-country trucker, and angry be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,791 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
hopeful 53%
reflective 48%
sad 37%
funny 29%
lighthearted 29%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 14%
adventurous 7%
tense 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 36%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.69

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