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Francesca Simon - Children's Author
Francesca Simon was born in St Louis, Missouri, grew up in California, and attended both Yale and Oxford Universities, where she specialised in Medieval Studies.
She worked as a freelance journalist, writing for the Sunday Times, Guardian, Mail on Sunday, Telegraph, and Vogue (US) and after her son Joshua was born in 1989, she started writing children’s books full time. One of the UK’s best-selling children’s writers, Francesca has published over 50 books, including the immensely popular HORRID HENRY series, which has now sold over fifteen milllion copies.
Francesca won the Children’s Book of the Year in 2008 at the British Book Awards for Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman. HORRID HENRY is published in 24 countries and is also an animated CITV series. She lives in London with her husband, son, and Tibetan Spaniel, Shanti.
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Francesca Simon
Horrid Henry loves getting Christmas presents but he’s not so keen on giving them. That’s because, he hasn’t got them to give! However, Henry comes up with a very clever plan firmly based on the principle, it’s the thought that...
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Format: Mixed media product - Released: 08/11/2012
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Four best-selling Horrid Henry stories, each richly illustrated by Tony Ross, are gathered up in this bumper volume making a perfect gift book. The chaos of Horrid Henry’s birthday party; the shock of Horrid Henry’s underpants – as supplied by...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 08/11/2012
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Honey needs to gather all her courage to try skating on the slippery, slidy ice. All the other animals in Buffin Street get the hang of it. Can Honey? A perfect beginning read for all those who like to test...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 08/11/2012
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An easy-to-read adventure with a delightfully entertaining story. Fang and Honey, just two of the good friends who live in Buffin Street, are set to move. Their owners want a house with a garden. What on earth can the animals...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 13/09/2012
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Francesca Simon
Short chapters and colour illustrations bring a favourite Horrid Henry story to life for newly confident readers with full colour illustrations from the fabulous Tony Ross on every page!. This pack contains a paperback and an unabridged CD.
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Format: Mixed media product - Released: 13/09/2012
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The dogs and cats of Buffin Street show off their singing skills in this charming, funny animal story, perfect for early readers.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/08/2012
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Francesca Simon
Sports day and Horrid Henry are a deadly combination! Henry hates sports day because he always looses and Perfect Pete always wins! But this year, Henry is determined that things will be different! How Henry sabotages everything he can and...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/07/2012
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Best-selling author Francesca Simon takes an irreverent and pertinent look at children’s behaviour and how adults deal with it. Mr Punishment looks at the world and thinks parents need help in sorting out their children’s behaviour. To help them, he...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/06/2012
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June 2012 Book of the Month. Horrid Henry loves scary movies! The problem is Perfect Pete hates them. And so do mum and dad. How will Henry ever get to see The Vampire Zombie Werewolf ? As ever, in this...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 24/05/2012
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For all Horrid Henry fans here's the perfect book to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Bestselling Horrid Henry celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in his own special way… When Perfect Pete is asked to greet the Queen and present her...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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May 2012 Book of the Month. Freya is an ordinary girl living in modern Britain, but with a twist: people still worship the Viking gods. One evening, stuck with her dad on his night shift at the British Museum, she...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
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This charming, funny animal story is perfect for early readers. Jogger the hamster is on an adventure, nibbling on books and climbing on chairs. But mean old Sour Puss is about - will Jogger make it back to his cage in...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2012
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Francesca Simon
Enjoy some jokes from the irrepressible Horrid Henry with his most totally brilliant, fiendishly funny, utterly wicked joke book yet! Why did aliens have difficulty drinking tea? Because of the flying saucers! What do dinosaurs put on their chips? Tomatosaurus! Which King had...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 15/03/2012
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Francesca Simon
Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with children, these Early Reader chapter books have words and colour pictures on every page. This wicked and naughty story of Henry together with the funny pictures and lively design make it hugely appealing...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2012
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Packed with freaky facts and random trivia, this is the perfect guide to everything you ever wanted to know (and lots of things you might never have wanted to know) about the world of sport - Horrid Henry style!
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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The Buffin Street animals explore Prince the poodle's secret garden in this charming, funny animal story, perfect for early readers. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with children, these Early Reader chapter books are punctuated by bright, funny pictures and...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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Meet the Topsy-Turvies family, who do everything back to front, in this brand-new edition of Francesca Simon's picture book, The Topsy Turvies, perfect for early readers. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with children, these Early Reader chapter books have...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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Francesca Simon
Horrid Henry is bored and fed up because he has been naughty yet again so he's been banned from doing all sorts of things he likes doing. This is the perfect time for Henry to think of something really naughty...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012
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Lola the cat sets off in search of a delicious dinner in this charming, funny animal story, perfect for early readers. Featuring all the gang from Buffin Street. If you enjoyed this one then why not try some of the...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012
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Horrid Henry is MAD about dinosaurs – although not always for very good reasons! Enjoy sharing his enthusiasm for the Tyranosaurus Rex or Velociraptor and the rest. Stuffed full of facts, this is a must have for all Horrid Henry...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 10/11/2011
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Horrid Henry is looking forward to the school play. He’s sure he will star in it. But, when he discovers that Miss Battle-Axe has only given him a part with one line to say, he has to take desperate measures....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/11/2011
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Best-selling Horrid Henry has never been one to conform so it is not a surprise that his A-Z is full of typically entertaining and unusual entries. Starting with Abominable Snowman and ending with Zombie Vampires it acts as a guide...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 03/11/2011
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Best-selling author Francesca Simon tells a witty adventure set in a world still ruled by the Norse gods. Freya has problems familiar to many: she is dealing with splitting her life between her parents as they squabble and bicker. One...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 20/10/2011
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Following in the footsteps of previous gift books (HH'S DREADFUL DEEDS, HH'S HOUSE OF HORRORS, HH RULES THE WORLD, HH'S EVIL ENEMIES, HH'S WICKED WAYS, HH'S BIG BAD BOOK), let Henry lead you through his year in this hilarious compilation...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 13/10/2011
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Who better to go trick or treating with than the wicked but brilliant Henry? Henry can't wait to go out but then he discovers his brother perfect Peter, dressed as a fluffy pink bunny is coming too. This title is one...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/10/2011
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Francesca Simon
For the cover alone, this is a must-have! Bad boy Horrid Henry is back as the star in four new exciting stories in which, as ever, he torments his brother Perfect Pete and drives his misguided parents to the brink…How...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
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Honey, the delightful puppy, has to make her mark on the animal gang in Buffin Street. At first they are suspicious but loveable Honey soon wins their trust in this exciting adventure led by a cast of dogs, cats, rabbits...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
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It's a big day for the Potter's Barn Band - their first concert! But nobody can remember the words. The animals need a plan - and fast! One of a series of Early Reader titles perfect for those children ready...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
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Francesca Simon
In this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers it's bedtime, but the chicks don't want to go to sleep. Great for reading aloud and sharing with children, these Early Reader chapter books have a terrific story and their bright,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
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As with every Horrid Henry title there's action and adventure on every page and here Moody Margaret, temporarily at least gets the upper hand but as with everything involving horrid Henry the result is full of wickedness and brilliance.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
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The animals of Potter's Barn are making a cake in this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers aged 5+.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
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A brand new story perfect for early readers, particularly those who are sick and tired of being told what to do! Nag nag nag. Why can't she have the kind of parents that let her eat sweets all day? Or...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/06/2011
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Francesca Simon
Everybody’s favourite bad boy, Henry is back with vengeance in this bumper volume of three of the funniest and best-loved books. Here Henry tangles with the Abominable Snowman, gets involved with bank robbery and sets about waking the dead…As ever,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/06/2011
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Naughty Fox is on the prowl in this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers and the animals of Potter's Barn must come up with a plan to get rid of him once and for all. It's time to create...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
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Billy the Kid can't wait for Gabby Goose's birthday party in this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers. There are lots of Early Reader titles to choose from that are great for sharing with your youngsters and for kids just...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
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Utterly wicked and totally brilliant. Henry will do anything to stop this car journey - he wants to be at Ralph's birthday party instead! More hilarious Henry escapades - especially for younger readers. There are lots of Early Reader titles to...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
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One little duckling is determined to go exploring in this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers. For more farmyard fun with the animals at Potter's Barn, look out for the other books in the series, Where are my Lambs,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
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Mother Sheep can't find her lambs, Tilly and Tam, in this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers. For more farmyard fun with the animals at Potter's Barn, look out for the other books in the series, Runaway Duckling, Billy...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
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Francesca Simon
How Horrid Henry is almost tricked into reading not just one but many books is a great story with a surprising twist at the end. Henry’s attitude to books may well be shared by many emerging readers who will revel...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 15/02/2011
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Great gags from everyone’s favourite bad boy. Horrid Henry invited his gang – loyal readers – to send in their best jokes. The result is a suitably hilarious collection perfect for all Henry’s fans and definitely NOT for their parents.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 15/02/2011
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A Lovereading4kids 'Great Read' you may have missed 2011 selection. Horrid Henry fans will delight in their favourite bad boy’s book of disgusting facts. The way Horrid Henry looks at things, much about the body is pretty disgusting so, from ear...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/02/2011
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Francesca Simon
Great story coupled with Tony Ross' trademark illustrations in full colour on every page make this the perfect book to get both boys and girls enjoying the reading experience both on their own and with a member of the family. ...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/01/2011
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How Horrid Henry rampages through Christmas may strike a painful chord with many adults! Horrid Henry has strong views about Christmas with which most young readers will entirely agree… “Christmas! Presents! Presents! Presents! Chocolate! Presents!” reads his list of what...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/11/2010
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Brand-new Early Reader edition of Francesca Simon's Spider School with new full-colour illustrations from Tony Ross. It's a funny and original story from the Horrid Henry team. There are lots of Early Reader titles to choose from that are great for...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/08/2010
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10 of Horrid Henry’s most dreadful deeds all in one wonderful volume, and perfect for every boy and girl aged 5+. Whether it’s sabotaging his parents’ dinner party, plotting revenge on everyone by writing his will or just generally being...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/07/2010
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A perfect holiday pack for kids of 5+ includes a copy of Horrid Henry, the very first book and featuring Henry and his brother perfect Pete. There’s also a terrific Puzzle Book that’s packed with brilliant puzzles – mazes, word...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 27/05/2010
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Bumper pack, including Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend, as well as the Horrid Henry Joke Book and a pack of World Cup Snap cards featuring the flags of all the competing countries. Laugh along with Henry as he tries...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 29/04/2010
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Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Best Book of the Decade. A Richard and Judy Children's Book Club selection 2011 - Reading Together category A new collection of stories about Horrid Henry and his little brother, Perfect Pete. Henry is as...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 29/04/2010
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Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Best Book of the Decade. A Richard and Judy Children's Book Club selection 2011. A brilliant story with football as the backdrop to the story about Horrid Henry, his little brother, Perfect Pete and of course not...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 29/04/2010
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5 +. Everybody’s favourite bad boy is back for a new set of shocking adventures. Horrid Henry and his brother Perfect Peter will squabble over anything and everything – and, as his fans will know, his behaviour is getting worse!...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2009
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Horrid Henry is back starring in four more perfect stories which hilariously show off his very worst behaviour. Wherever Henry is, trouble is never far behind as he works out his cunning plots all of which are designed to upset...
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Format: Mixed Media Product - Released: 07/08/2008
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Ten favourite Horrid Henry stories have been enriched by new colour illustrations by Tony Ross. As ever, Horrid Henry subverts every possible occasion – with hilarious results for everyone except, of course, Perfect Pete.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/07/2008
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Horrid Henry reaches a younger generation of readers in this new picture storybook. It’s an amusing tale about brotherly love and sibling rivalry and comes complete with a fantastic CD full of extra Horrid Henry entertainments. Horrid Henry is the...
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Format: Mixed Media Product - Released: 07/02/2008
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The perfect stocking filler for all Horrid Henry fans whether they be unbelievably cheeky, awesomely wicked and utterly horrid like Henry, or angelic beings totally unlike Henry. This is a boxed set of two laugh out loud books - Horrid...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/11/2007
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Ten favourite Horrid Henry stories have been enriched by new colour illustrations by Tony Ross. As ever, Horrid Henry subverts every possible occasion – with hilarious results for everyone except, of course, Perfect Pete.
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/09/2007
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The awful exploits of the ever-terrible Henry never fail to delight. Three books are bound up as one to give twelve hair raising stories including how Henry builds himself a time machine, how he wrecks the school play and how...
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Format: Paperback (b Format) - Released: 07/06/2007
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A must-have for all Horrid Henry fans. Horrid Henry’s jokes are irresistibly awful, reflecting all of his terrible characteristics.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 15/03/2007
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Four Christmas stories about the mayhem everyone’s favourite bad boy causes at Christmas. In the count down to Christmas, Horrid Henry deals with the Christmas play, with presents, sets out to ambush Father Christmas and deals with Christmas lunch itself....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/10/2006
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Feast on Horrid Henry and his terrible exploits in this roll-up of ten of the best stories about the boy who’s nastiness knows no bounds. Here, Henry pits his wits against his familiar enemies - Moody Margaret, Sour Susan and,...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 07/09/2006
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Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Best Book of the Decade. A Richard and Judy Children's Book Club selection 2011 - Reading Together category A new collection of stories about Horrid Henry and his little brother, Perfect Pete. Henry is as...
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Format: Paperback (b Format) - Released: 04/05/2006
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5-7 years. Horrid Henry is the ultimate irresistible bad boy! His mean ways are completely alluring as he sums up the desperate wanting in all readers. So much so that no one will waste much sympathy on his goody-goody brother...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2006
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Eleven of the top Horrid Henry stories gathered together in this bumper edition with an invaluable Horrid Henry fact file to boot. The perfect anti-hero, Horrid Henry would be bad enough on his own but everything he does looks worse...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/10/2005
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In each of the ten hilarious stories in this collection, Horrid Henry is up to no good. He frightens the daylights out of the new teacher, causes chaos on a school trip and he nearly drowns everyone in the swimming...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/08/2005
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