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Henry Heckelbeck Breaks a Leg

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In Henry Heckelbeck Breaks a Leg, young Henry has always stayed in his sister's magical shadow but now gets his chance to shine when he auditions for the school play. Everything seems perfect until an unexpected mishap threatens his role. This delightful story explores themes of creativity, sibling dynamics, and the magic of resilience in a fun and engaging way for children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you like stories filled with magic, fun, and a touch of humour. This instalment in the series is perfect for young readers who enjoy adventure and relatable situations, as it follows an engaging character overcoming obstacles in a whimsical way.

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Henry Heckelbeck Breaks a Leg

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In this thirteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, a leg sprain may cause Henry to lose his role in the school play!

Henry has landed the lead role in the school play. Even better, the play is written by one of his best friends, Max. Oh, and even Dudley has a role! But a small leg injury threatens to lose Henry his part. Will β€œbreaking a leg” ruin everything for his acting debut?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Series: Henry Heckelbeck

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Henry Heckelbeck Breaks a Leg by Wanda Coven receives positive reviews for its engaging storyline and charming illustrations suitable for young readers. The book's humorous plot and relatable characters captivate children's attention, making it a fun and educational read that encourages early literacy skills.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665933766

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little Simon

Illustration: f-c matte cvr w- spot gloss UV and embossing; b&w halftone int illus

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Priscilla Burris
  • Illustrated by Priscilla Burris

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 95g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Wanda Coven has always loved magic. When she was little, she used to make secret potions from smooshed shells and acorns. Then she would pretend to transport herself and her friends to enchanted places. Now she visits other worlds through writing. Wanda lives with her husband and son in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They have three cats: Hilda, Agnes, and Claw-dia.

Priscilla Burris is the illustrator and author-illustrator of many books for children. She attributes her love of children’s books and library visits to the East Los Angeles Library. Priscilla loves her role of creating characters and stories for readers everywhere. She lives in sunny Arizona, where she finds the sunrises and sunsets awe-inspiring.Β 

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