Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

144 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 2,856 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
hopeful 55%
reflective 50%
sad 36%
funny 32%
lighthearted 29%
inspiring 22%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 7%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 35%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

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3.7

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