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Francesca Simon
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Francesca Simon

23 Books
Francesca Simon is an author universally recognized for creating the mischievously entertaining Horrid Henry series. Her hilarious stories about Henry and his perfect brother Peter have captivated children worldwide and inspired successful television adaptations. She has written extensively for young readers, combining relatable childhood humor with memorable, exaggerated characters. Her fast-paced, funny chapter books are a popular choice for emerging readers transitioning to longer stories.
Grab your spyglass and watch your wallet because Horrid Henry is on the loose. When Henry realizes he needs a massive pile of cash to win his favorite board game, he decides there is only one logical solution: help himself to the bank. But his spectacular schemes do not stop there. From launching a sensational school newspaper filled with scandalous gossip to taking over as head teacher just to get revenge on Perfect Peter, Henry is working overtime to cause maximum mischief. When Peter dares to steal his birthday party theme, Henry retaliates with a pirate party of his own, complete with swashbuckling trouble. Get ready for four brand new adventures packed with sneaky plans, brilliant comebacks, and laugh out loud moments. If you have ever wanted to rule the school or beat your sibling at their own game, you will find a kindred spirit in the master of mayhem. Jump into the chaotic world of Horrid Henry and discover why millions of readers cannot get enough of his hilarious antics.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 76 Pages
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Perfect Peter has lost a tooth, and that means he is getting a shiny reward from the Tooth Fairy. Horrid Henry cannot stand it. Why should his perfectly annoying brother get all the cash? Henry comes up with a brilliant, totally foolproof plan to trick the Tooth Fairy into leaving the money under his own pillow instead. He just needs to make sure his sneaky scheme actually works. But the mischief does not stop there. Henry has plenty of other chaotic ideas up his sleeve in this hilarious collection of four easy-to-read stories. Whether he is creating absolute havoc while serving as a pageboy at a fancy family wedding, figuring out the perfect way to get rid of Moody Margaret when she overstays her welcome, or plotting to send his new substitute teacher running from the classroom screaming, Henry is always finding trouble. Get ready for non-stop laughs and spectacularly bad behavior. This book is packed with the kind of outrageous tricks and ridiculous situations that make reading an absolute blast. You will be turning the pages to see what perfectly dreadful thing Henry manages to do next.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 112 Pages
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Get ready to scream, shout, and laugh until your sides hurt. Horrid Henry has discovered a terrifying new way to scare everyone in town: making his very own monster movie. The Undead Demon Monster Who Would Not Die is destined to be a massive blockbuster hit, especially if Henry has anything to say about it. But his cinematic debut is just the beginning of the chaos. Prepare for three more monstrous tales that follow the world's most mischievous boy as he tricks Perfect Peter into handing over his prized Grump Cards and survives a disastrous weekend at Aunt Ruby's house. Sharing a room with Stuck Up Steve and Bossy Bill might just be the scariest thing of all. Whether he is staging his own mini Olympics with events like burping to the beat or devising brilliant ways to dodge his parents punishments, Henry always delivers unstoppable fun. Dive into a collection of hilarious adventures that prove sometimes being a little bit bad is a whole lot of fun.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 90 Pages
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The temperature is dropping, but the stakes have never been higher. When a local snowman building contest offers a grand prize of free ice cream for an entire year, Horrid Henry knows he simply must win. The only problem is that he has to beat Moody Margaret and her ridiculous ballerina snowgirl. Henry's solution is to construct the biggest, meanest, most monstrous abominable snowman the world has ever seen. Naturally, he might need to bend a few rules and use some sneaky tricks to secure his frozen victory. Alongside this icy showdown, you will find three more frosty and funny adventures. Follow Henry as he launches a disastrous Monstrous Makeovers business, survives a chaotic author visit at school, and spends a gloomy rainy day writing his own dramatic will. Packed with fierce rivalries, clever schemes, and endless laughs, this collection is perfect for anyone who loves a bit of harmless rebellion. Join the master of mischief and see why readers everywhere cannot stop laughing at his outrageous antics.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 101 Pages
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Pack your sleeping bag and prepare for a night of museum mayhem. Horrid Henry knows that a class sleepover trip to the local museum sounds like a recipe for total boredom. To liven things up, he decides to invite a few unexpected party crashers. Soon, he has his classmates convinced that a terrifying zombie vampire is on the loose, and even Miss Battle Axe might be in danger. But the spooky school trip is only the first of four wildly funny stories. Watch as Henry manipulates Perfect Peter into handing over all his savings, creatively adapts one of Peter's stories to avoid doing his own homework, and clashes with a celebrity chef who is determined to ban burgers and chips from the school cafeteria forever. Bursting with clever tricks, hilarious dialogue, and outrageous plots, this book is a non stop ride of fiendish fun. Step into Henry's world and discover why being the absolute worst can sometimes lead to the very best adventures.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 109 Pages
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Grab your comb and brace yourself for an itchy situation. Horrid Henry has caught nits again, and he is absolutely determined that he will not be the only one suffering. As the dreaded visit from Nitty Nora the bug nurse approaches, Henry goes on a stealthy mission to share his tiny visitors with everyone he knows, especially his annoyingly flawless brother, Perfect Peter. Once his scratching spree is complete, Henry shifts his focus to even bigger and better schemes. Whether he is creatively sabotaging a boring school trip, finding a way to ruin his parents fancy dinner party, or simply finding new ways to terrorize Peter for spare pocket money, Henry is always plotting his next move. These four outrageously funny stories are packed with sneaky plans, sibling rivalries, and the kind of hilarious trouble only Henry can cause. Perfect for young readers who love a good laugh, this collection proves that life is never dull when you are the king of mischief.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 96 Pages
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Prepare yourself for four wickedly funny adventures with the world's most troublesome boy. Horrid Henry is back and ready to cause maximum chaos. First, he dives deep into his absolute favorite hobby of collecting rare and bizarre Gizmos, stopping at nothing to complete his collection. Then, he faces the ultimate nightmare of spelling homework, deciding that cheating is much more efficient than actually studying. But Henry's real talent lies in spreading panic. Watch as he casually starts a rumor about a bloodthirsty shark lurking in the local swimming pool, sending swimmers scrambling for safety. To top it all off, he uses a newly acquired museum kit to convince his gullible brother, Perfect Peter, that a terrifying mummy's curse has been unleashed upon their home. Filled with brilliant schemes, hilarious misunderstandings, and classic sibling rivalry, this collection will have you laughing out loud. Dive into the mischief and find out why millions of readers simply cannot get enough of Horrid Henry.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 96 Pages
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Step up to the stage and prepare to be amazed, because Horrid Henry is ready for his close up. When the school talent show announces a massive grand prize, Henry knows he has to win it. His brilliant plan involves performing a magic act so spectacular it will wake the dead, provided he can convince his brother Perfect Peter to play the role of the corpse. But the theatrical antics are just the beginning of this hilarious collection. You will also watch Henry fiercely battle Moody Margaret to become the supreme head of the school, engage in an epic tug of war with Peter over who gets the cool green dinosaur toy, and devise a foolproof method to dominate the television remote control once and for all. Jam packed with sneaky tricks, stubborn rivalries, and endless laughs, these four stories showcase Henry at his absolute most horrid. Perfect for fans of funny, fast paced reading, this book proves that trouble is just Henry's middle name.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 108 Pages
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Turn on the nightlight, because Horrid Henry is about to face his wildest fears. In this hilarious collection of stories, Henry finds himself trapped in a terrifying nightmare where he is relentlessly chased by a ghost bunny with massive teeth, a wailing graveyard specter, and a remarkably slimy zombie. But his daytime realities are almost as bad. Watch Henry navigate the absolute disaster of Mother's Day, an occasion he definitely does not look forward to celebrating. Then, brace yourself for the chilling return of his greatest enemy, the Demon Dinner Lady, who is back to cause cafeteria chaos. Finally, see what happens when the family cat, Fluffy, struts her stuff and adds to the household mayhem. With four perfectly paced and uproarious stories, this book is guaranteed to keep you entertained from beginning to end. Join the king of mischief as he battles ghosts, dinner ladies, and his own outrageous schemes in a laugh out loud adventure perfect for young readers.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 80 Pages
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Turn up the volume and get ready to rock out with the loudest boy in town. Horrid Henry has only one goal in life: to see his absolute favorite band, the Killer Boy Rats, perform live in concert. Unfortunately, his family has other plans and buys tickets to the agonizingly boring Daffy and Her Dancing Daisies show instead. Naturally, Henry will stop at nothing to manipulate his way into the rock concert of his dreams. But his musical ambitions are just the start of the chaos. In this hilarious collection of four stories, Henry and Perfect Peter wage an endless war of bedroom invasions, Moody Margaret hosts a disastrous secret club sleepover, and Miss Battle Axe forces her miserable class to write their own autobiographies. Packed with sneaky tactics, funny feuds, and classic Henry antics, this book strikes the perfect chord for readers who love a good laugh. Grab your backstage pass and join the mayhem.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 107 Pages
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Check your laundry basket carefully, because Horrid Henry has made a massive wardrobe malfunction. In a hilarious mix up, Henry accidentally wears the bright pink, frilly underwear that his Great Aunt Greta sent him to school. The resulting embarrassment is just the beginning of his fiendish problems. In this brilliant collection of four stories, Henry engages in fierce negotiations with his parents just to eat his vegetables, goes to extreme lengths to prove he is far sicker than Perfect Peter on a sick day, and discovers a highly profitable way to write the meanest thank you letters imaginable. Whether he is trying to get rich quick by selling his father's tennis racket or attempting to auction off his brother as a servant, Henry's outrageous schemes are guaranteed to make you ache with laughter. Dive into the delightfully wicked world of the master of mischief and see how he wiggles his way out of his most hilarious disasters yet.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 114 Pages
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Meet the absolute master of mischief and the funniest kid in the universe. Horrid Henry is a boy who always has a disastrous plan up his sleeve, and his favorite hobby is tormenting his brother, Perfect Peter. This first collection of stories introduces you to Henry in all his horrible glory. Follow along as he is dragged kicking and screaming to a fancy dance class where he instantly destroys the recital. Watch him battle his fierce rival, Moody Margaret, to see who can mix up the world's absolute yuckiest batch of glop. See how he desperately tries to survive a miserable family camping trip without a television, and laugh out loud when he attempts to behave perfectly for a single day, only to realize that being good is incredibly boring. Get ready for non-stop laughs with the boy everyone loves to watch get into trouble. This hilarious, easy-to-read adventure is the perfect introduction to the world's most delightfully awful troublemaker.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 114 Pages
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Pass the fries and prepare for a condiment catastrophe. Horrid Henry is back and hungrier for mischief than ever in four brand new, wildly hilarious stories. Discover what happens when Henry's absolute favorite Krazy Ketchup runs dry and he goes to extreme lengths to secure his precious red sauce. Then, brace yourself for the terrifying return of Rabid Rebecca, the toughest teenage babysitter in town, who is out for serious revenge. But that is not all. You will finally learn the one surprising thing that the fearless Horrid Henry is actually terrified of, and watch the absolute chaos unfold when he decides to direct a revealing documentary film about his own family. Filled with sneaky schemes, legendary sibling rivalries, and the kind of non stop laughs that only Henry can provide, this collection is an absolute must read. Grab your favorite snack and dive into the deliciously funny world of the ultimate mischief maker.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 100 Pages
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Lace up your boots and hit the pitch, because Horrid Henry is playing to win. When the class soccer match rolls around, Henry is absolutely determined to defeat Moody Margaret, and he does not care if he has to use fair play or entirely foul tactics to do it. But the sporting showdown is only the beginning of the fun in this brilliant collection of four stories. Follow Henry as he secretly snoops through Perfect Peter's private diary and decides to make a few hilarious improvements of his own. Watch the agony unfold during a torturous shopping trip with his mother as he desperately tries to manipulate her into buying him the coolest pair of Rootatoot trainers. Finally, gasp in horror alongside Henry when his absolute worst arch enemy, Bossy Bill, unexpectedly turns up at school. Packed with fierce rivalries, sneaky schemes, and endless laughs, this book is a guaranteed goal for any young reader looking for fiendish fun.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 101 Pages
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Whisper the password and sneak inside, because the ultimate club rivalry has officially begun. Horrid Henry is furious that Moody Margaret will not allow him into her exclusive secret club, so he sets out to create his own and exact the perfect revenge. The battle of wits and tricks is guaranteed to make you ache with laughter. In this fantastic collection of four stories, Henry's mischievous adventures continue as he faces a terrifying encounter with Nurse Needle and a dreaded injection. Then, watch as Perfect Peter decides to experiment with being horrid for a single day, leading to highly unexpected results. Finally, Henry takes matters into his own hands to liven up what promises to be an incredibly dull and disappointing birthday party. Bursting with clever schemes, hilarious family dynamics, and classic Henry naughtiness, this book is an irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure. Discover why kids everywhere love the boy who simply cannot stay out of trouble.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 112 Pages
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Deck the halls and hide the presents, because Horrid Henry is about to bring his own special brand of holiday cheer. As Henry impatiently counts down the days until Christmas, he is absolutely determined to become the undisputed star of the school Christmas play, no matter whose toes he has to step on. But the festive chaos does not end there. In this collection of four brilliant holiday stories, Henry realizes he has completely forgotten to buy presents for his family and tries to complete his shopping without spending a single penny of his own pocket money. Watch as he attempts to set a clever ambush for Father Christmas himself and endures an agonizing holiday dinner with the most irritating guests imaginable. Packed with stolen sweets, epic tantrums, and hilarious seasonal disasters, this book perfectly captures every family's wildest winter nightmares. Unwrap the laughter and join Henry for a holiday adventure that is truly unforgettable.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 85 Pages
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Turn on all the lights and check under the bed, because Horrid Henry is in for a spooky surprise. Henry cannot believe his incredibly mean parents are forcing him to spend the night at the home of his supremely annoying cousin, Stuck Up Steve. To make matters completely worse, Steve confidently assures Henry that the house is genuinely haunted. Is a ghost really lurking in the shadows, or is it just another trick? This spooky sleepover is just one of four wildly funny stories in this collection. Follow along as Henry engages in an epic wrestling match with his brother over the television remote, surprisingly manages to get himself on a real TV show, and blatantly cheats his way through a major competition. Filled with fantastic schemes, laugh out loud sibling rivalries, and just the right amount of spine tingling fun, this book is an absolute blast. Join the king of chaos for an unforgettable reading adventure.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 80 Pages
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Fasten your seatbelts for a journey into the future, or at least Henry's version of it. Horrid Henry has invented a mega mean time machine and graciously offers to send his brother, Perfect Peter, forward in time. There is just one catch: Peter has to wear one of their mother's dresses for the trip. But when Peter arrives in the so called future, he is puzzled to find that everything looks suspiciously exactly the same. Alongside this time traveling trickery, you will discover three more wildly funny stories. Follow Henry as he is dragged kicking and screaming on a horrific family hike in the countryside, attempts to survive a bizarre dinner of snails at Restaurant Le Posh, and frantically tries to write a romantic love letter. Brilliantly mischievous and endlessly entertaining, this collection captures the ultimate sibling rivalries and hilarious family disasters. Jump into Henry's chaotic world and enjoy four fantastic adventures that will leave you laughing on every single page.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 80 Pages
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Boot up the computer and secure your passwords, because Horrid Henry is hacking his way into massive trouble. Wickedly subversive and hilariously funny, Henry is ready to unleash his absolute worst in this fantastic collection of four stories. Watch the workplace chaos unfold when Henry surprisingly accompanies his father to the office for the day, and see what highly classified family secrets he uncovers when he successfully hacks into his parents computer. But the real showdowns happen at school and at home. Prepare for an epic cafeteria clash when Henry goes head to head with the dreaded Demon Dinner Lady, and hold your breath as he meticulously plans and executes the ultimate, brilliant revenge on his brother, Perfect Peter. Bursting with snappy dialogue, relatable family drama, and unstoppable laughs, this book perfectly captures the wild imagination of the world's favorite bad boy. Step into Henry's shoes and experience the glorious thrill of a perfectly executed prank.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 96 Pages
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Roll out the red carpet and practice your curtsy, because royal trouble has arrived. The actual, real live Queen is coming to visit Horrid Henry's school, and Henry simply cannot wait to meet her. But his excitement quickly turns to fury when Miss Battle Axe deliberately hides him away in the very back row. Determined to ask the Queen exactly how many televisions she owns, Henry realizes he has to find a spectacularly horrid way to get himself noticed. Alongside this majestic disaster, you will find three more uproarious stories. Watch Henry attempt to master the art of hypnotism on a very resistant Moody Margaret, cleverly trick Perfect Peter into doing all of his household chores, and throw an epic tantrum to finally get his own way at bathtime. Packed with brilliant dialogue, laugh out loud situations, and Henry's signature naughtiness, this collection is royally entertaining. Jump into the fun and see how the master of mischief handles high society.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 73 Pages
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Horrid Henry desperately needs a lot of money, and he needs it right now. The master of mischief has set his sights on getting rich quick, and he has come up with the most devious and brilliant plan yet. He is going to sell his little brother, Perfect Peter. But that is just the beginning of Henry's outrageous schemes in this fantastically funny collection of stories. Follow the world's worst behaved boy as he throws a massive tantrum and decides to run away from home, only to be lured back by the smell of fresh pancakes. Watch him invent incredibly creative ways to cheat at every single event during the school sports day, and see the sneaky tricks he pulls to guarantee he gets exactly what he wants for Christmas. Packed with terrible decisions and laugh-out-loud chaos, this book proves that no one does awful quite like Horrid Henry. You will be cheering for his incredibly bad behavior from the very first page.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 69 Pages
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Hold your nose and take cover, because Horrid Henry is ready to launch his most fragrant attack yet. When a simple rivalry escalates into an all out war, Henry devises a brilliant and terribly smelly plan involving a notorious stinkbomb. His clever plots and outrageous behavior are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on everyone around him. But the stinky sabotage is only part of the fun in this uproarious collection. Follow Henry as he causes absolute chaos in three more fantastic stories that perfectly capture his talent for trouble. Whether he is driving Perfect Peter crazy, clashing with his nemesis Moody Margaret, or finding creative ways to avoid following any rules whatsoever, Henry is always plotting his next big move. Packed with snappy dialogue, relatable sibling squabbles, and non stop laughs, this book is a breath of fresh air for anyone who loves mischievous adventures. Step into Henry's world and see why being a little bit bad is so much fun.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years
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Lock the doors and hide your snacks, because the ultimate battle of wills is about to begin. Horrid Henry absolutely despises babysitters, and he has perfected the art of making sure they never, ever want to come back. But his terrifying tactics are put to the ultimate test when he goes head to head with Rabid Rebecca, the toughest, meanest teenage babysitter in town. Will Henry finally meet his match? The babysitting showdown is just one of four brilliantly inventive stories in this collection. Watch as Henry traumatizes his poor parents during an excruciating family car journey, wreaks absolute havoc while trick or treating on Halloween night, and boldly invades Moody Margaret's highly guarded Secret Club. Filled with wicked tricks, hilarious sibling rivalries, and endless entertainment, this book perfectly captures the chaotic joy of being a wildly rebellious kid. Join the world's favorite bad boy for a laugh out loud reading adventure you will never forget.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 91 Pages
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