Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005 · Est. 1 hour read

Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine

By Francesca Simon, Tony Ross (Illustrator)

Part of the Horrid Henry series

A mischievous boy's time machine prank leads to unexpected hilarity.

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112 pages· 7,175 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Horrid Henry, the master of mischief, builds a time machine and tricks his brother, Perfect Peter, into a futuristic adventure. But when Peter arrives, things aren't quite as futuristic as expected. Join Henry in this laugh-out-loud tale filled with unexpected twists and three more hilarious stories. Will Peter ever trust Henry again, or will he uncover a new side to his brother's antics? Dive into a world where trouble is always brewing, and nothing is as it seems. Perfect for young readers who love a good laugh and a bit of chaos.

From the publisher

Age Level: 7 and up Grade Level: 2 to 5Horrid Henry invents a time machine and promises to send his brother, Perfect Peter, to the future (as soon as Peter puts on one of Mom’s dresses). But when Peter gets there, it isn’t exactly what he had in mind. In fact, everything looks kind of the same… plus three more out-of-this-world funny stories.Francesca Simon is one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors. She is the only American to have ever won the Galaxy Book Award, and her creation, Horrid Henry, is the #1 bestselling chapter book series in the UK–with a hit TV show and over fifteen million copies sold! Each book contains four easy-to-read stories and hilarious illustrations by the one and only Tony Ross, so even the most reluctant of readers won’t be able to resist Henry’s amazing talent for trouble!”Will make you laugh out loud.”–Sunday TimesA global publishing phenomenon with 12 million copies sold!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,175
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
Books about coming of ageBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about sibling rivalryBooks about family vacationsBooks about pranks and mischief
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
129421
Publication
Published
April 1, 2009
First published
January 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781402217807

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