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Description
Horrid Henry, a mischievous schoolboy, desperately wants to play Joseph in his school's Christmas Nativity play but is assigned the role of the inn-keeper instead. Determined to have a bigger part, Henry decides to make his role more significant. The book is set in a primary school during Christmas time, with the Nativity play as the central event. Full colour illustrations appear throughout the book.
Quick Summary
Horrid Henry gets a tiny role in the Christmas play and decides to steal the show in classic Henry fashion, making this a perfect read for kids who love a cheeky underdog story. The laugh-out-loud mischief explodes off every page as Henry hatches increasingly wacky schemes to expand his one measly line into a starring moment, and readers will root for his ridiculous plan to work. If your kid loves the rebellious humor of Captain Underpants or the silly school chaos of Dog Man, they'll absolutely devour this. Perfect for kids ages 7-10 in grades 2-5 who enjoy characters who break the rules in the most hilarious ways.