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Horrid Henry: The Queen's Visit

By Francesca Simon

Henry’s royal plan could make him famous... or land him in serious trouble.

mischievous humorous engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.71

From 7 readers

What do our readers think of Horrid Henry: The Queen's Visit? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children generally find Henry's outrageous behaviour funny, especially his attempts to get noticed and the messy royal visit. They also enjoy the colourful illustrations and quick pace, although some children find a few words challenging when they first read it independently.

What does the Pageticker team say about Horrid Henry: The Queen's Visit?

Horrid Henry: The Queen's Visit is classic Francesca Simon: lively, cheeky and gloriously disrespectful, with Tony Ross's expressive illustrations adding plenty of comic chaos. As the twelfth book in the series, it is a good choice for children who enjoy school mischief, sibling rivalry and heroes who are not remotely angelic. Adults may want to chat about where funny behaviour stops being funny and starts causing trouble.

Genres

Humour Realistic Fiction

What is Horrid Henry: The Queen's Visit about?

When the Queen announces a visit to Horrid Henry's school, Henry is thrilled. But being placed in the back row by Miss Battle-Axe leaves him fuming. Determined to stand out and uncover royal secrets, Henry devises a mischievous plan to ensure the Queen notices him. Will his antics impress or land him in trouble?

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: The Queen's Visit

Standing out: Why does Henry want the Queen to notice him, and what other ways could he have used to stand out?

Mischief and consequences: Which of Henry's plans is funniest, and which causes the biggest problem? What might happen next?

Henry and Peter: How are Henry and Perfect Peter different, and why does Henry find Peter's special role so annoying?

Meeting someone important: If a famous person visited your school, what would you ask them and how would you behave?

Pages

73 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2004

First published

2004

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