Francesca Simon: Horrible Henry and the Secret Society. Book 2

The mischievous eight-year-old boy named Henry can hardly be called a role model. He doesn't like going to school, eating vegetables for lunch, or doing anything grown-ups tell him to do. Henry's behavior horrifies his parents and teachers, but stories about his antics have been making readers around the world laugh for almost 30 years. They have been translated into 30 languages and have sold over 22 million copies in total.

In England, the Horrid Henry books are among the top five most requested library books. Children enjoy reading them on their own and ask for more. What is the secret to such success?

Henry is an incredibly charming antihero. He is likable despite all his mischief because he embodies the little restless "imp" that lives inside all of us.

The situations Henry finds himself in at school and at home are very familiar to all children. "That's happened to me, too!" they will exclaim after finishing another story. This joy of recognition is very important, as it helps a child sincerely fall in love with reading.

Author: Francesca Simon

Illustrations: Tony Ross

Translation: Nadezhda Koncha, Maria Melnichenko

Pages: 128 (offset paper). Hardcover

Dimensions: 21x14 cm