Horrid Henry's Holiday

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

Children find the story funny and enjoy Henry’s chaotic holiday adventures, especially when the camping trip goes spectacularly wrong. Some children also notice that Henry’s behaviour is very naughty, even when his tricks make them laugh.

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

Horrid Henry’s Holiday is a gloriously chaotic camping adventure, with Francesca Simon’s sharp comic timing and Tony Ross’s expressive illustrations making every disaster feel wonderfully inevitable. Henry’s schemes are funny rather than admirable, so this suits children who enjoy cheeky mischief and grown-ups who are happy to chat about the difference between causing trouble and solving problems.

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What is Horrid Henry's Holiday about?

Horrid Henry despises holidays, preferring to stay home watching TV. When his family plans a camping trip in France, Henry envisions luxury tents with TVs and swimming pools. Instead, they arrive at a bleak campsite with a tiny tent. Frustrated, Henry's mischief leads to a series of hilarious disasters, culminating in a flooded and collapsed tent. But Henry's antics might just turn the trip around in an unexpected way.

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 Holiday

Holiday expectations: Henry imagines a very different holiday from the one his family plans. What would make a holiday exciting for you, and why?

Mischief and consequences: Henry’s ideas create a lot of trouble at the campsite. Which choice causes the biggest problem, and what could he have done instead?

Family holidays: Why do you think Henry’s family enjoys camping even when he does not? Can people have fun together while liking different things?

Making the best of things: How does Henry help to change the holiday in the end? What can we learn about finding a solution when plans go wrong?