Henrietta and the Perfect Night

By Martine Murray

A young explorer's first school day turns into a mission to find friendship in unexpected places.

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96 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Henrietta, the Great Go-Getter, is off to school for the first time, armed with curiosity and a secret mission. When she spots Olive Higgie crying, Henrietta embarks on a rescue mission, discovering that one friend can transform a room full of strangers. As she navigates new adventures, from exploring bugs to dreaming of a baby sister, Henrietta learns that the best discoveries often take time. Will her big heart and adventurous spirit help her find happiness in unexpected places?

From the publisher

Hello everybody, it’s me. Henrietta the Great Go-Getter, and I’m having a big think. Right now I’m thinking I’d like a baby sister, so I can dress her up in different sorts of hats. But Mum says we’ll have to wait and see. I’m terrible at waiting. Meanwhile, I’m an explorer of life, and that includes trees, bugs, animals and all mysteries. I’m going to school for the very first time, which means I might have to go as a spy so that I can have a secret peep inside. When Henrietta sees Olive Higgie crying in the classroom, she goes on a rescue mission and finds that you only need one friend in a room full of strangers to feel perfectly happy. Henrietta’s stories are full of funny thoughts and discoveries, and maybe the best are the ones that take a long time to come.

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