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Old Henry

Joan W. Blos

198732 pagesabout 30–45 minutes
1987
first published
  • 1987Morrow · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780688063993
  • 1987Simon & Schuster · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780671654788
  • 1990HarperTrophy · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780688099350
  • 1991Perfection Learning PreboundISBN 9780812493108
  • 1999Tandem Library · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780833560803
PlayfulWhimsicalShort read

Henry's neighbors are scandalized that he ignores them and lets his property get run down, until they drive him away and find themselves missing him.

How it reads

Character focusSingle lead

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Written forMiddle grade

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ThemesFriendship
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