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Horrid Henry's Birthday Party

By Francesca Simon

Henry’s parents plan a peaceful birthday—but Henry has a cheeky surprise up his sleeve.

mischievous humorous entertaining

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.75

From 20 readers

What do our readers think of Horrid Henry's Birthday Party ? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy Henry’s cheeky behaviour, silly trouble and chaotic party antics, especially the water-spraying fun. Some children find his rude words and poor manners less appealing.

What does the Pageticker team say about Horrid Henry's Birthday Party ?

Horrid Henry’s Birthday Party is classic Francesca Simon: fast, funny and gloriously mischievous, with Tony Ross’s lively illustrations adding to the mayhem. Henry’s schemes will appeal to children who enjoy cheeky characters, though adults may want to chat about the difference between entertaining mischief and unkind behaviour.

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family

What is Horrid Henry's Birthday Party about?

Horrid Henry is thrilled about his upcoming birthday party, envisioning a day filled with fun and mischief. However, his parents, wary of past disasters, devise a plan to keep things under control. Unbeknownst to them, Henry has his own scheme to ensure his party is as chaotic as ever. Will his antics lead to another birthday catastrophe, or will his parents' strategy prevail?

About the author

Francesca Simon is a much-loved author best known for her hilarious Horrid Henry books. She enjoys making children laugh with Henry’s mischievous adventures. Francesca grew up in America but now lives in London. She loves reading, writing stories, and meeting young readers who enjoy her books.

Discussion ideas around Horrid Henry's Birthday Party

Henry’s Plans: What makes Henry’s birthday plans so exciting to him, and what would you plan for your own perfect party?

Mum and Dad: Why do you think Henry’s parents worry about his parties, and how might they make the day fun while keeping everyone safe?

Peter’s Part: How do you think Perfect Peter changes the way Henry feels about his birthday, and why?

Being Horrid: When does Henry’s mischief seem funny, and when might it hurt or upset someone?

Party Problems: If a birthday party does not go as planned, what could the children do to rescue the day?

Pages

80 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2009

First published

1995

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