By: Beverly Cleary
(Realistic Fiction)
Leigh Botts is writing a letter to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw, for his second grade assignment. After Mr. Henshaw writes him back with some questions to answer. At first Leigh was nervous to write back to the author. Through his replies to Mr. Henshaw his personal matters are revealed to the reader. He explains how he is the new kid in town, how his parents are getting a divorce and this complex relationship with his father. Mr. Henshaw encourages LEigh to keep a diary for his thoughts and feelings.
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