Simon bids farewell to Horrid Henry

Francesca Simon is to bring the Horrid Henry series to a close, 21 years after the mischievous Henry first appeared in print. Horrid Henry’s Cannibal Curse (Orion Children’s Books, 16th July, £4.99) will be the last title in the series. It will be illustrated by Tony Ross and comprises four stories—including one in which Henry conjures a cannibal’s curse to deal with his enemies. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]

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