Angels book report on Dear Mr. Henshaw. In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce,

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Angels book report on Dear Mr. Henshaw.

In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world

The Book  Mr. Henshaw is a professional writer and Leigh Botts has read every one of his books. Leigh Botts wrote a letter to Mr.Henshaw about books that Mr. Henshaw had written called "Moose On Toast" and "Ways To Amuse a Dog." Mr. Henshaw did write back but with a typewriter. Leigh Botts sent Mr. Henshaw some questions and he never answered them until Leigh Botts wrote to him again Also Leigh has to write him questions but then mr.henshaw ends up writing hm some. So then his mom makes him write back to him.

Pros And cons  The good thing about the book that it tells you how you can become a better reader and how to write letters. The bad thing about the book is that it takes a long time to read it and its a little boring its just basically showing him growing up and writing

Questions

Questions And Answers What does Leigh want to be when he grows up? Where does Leigh live? Why doesn’t he like where he lives? _ On page 10, what made Leigh mad? On page 12, Leigh is upset. Why? _ He wants to be a writer. In California Because the gas station pings all night Mr.henshaw had questions for him His mom found his questions lying around in the house.

I hope you read it Bye!

BYE!!!!!!