Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000 · Est. 51 min read

Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse

By Francesca Simon, Tony Ross (Illustrator)

Part of the Horrid Henry series

Mischief abounds as a boy spreads rumors, collects gadgets, and curses his brother.

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112 pages· 6,100 words· Est. 51 min read
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Meet Horrid Henry, a boy with a knack for chaos. From spreading rumors of a pool shark to cursing his brother with a mummy's spell, Henry's antics are endless. As he struggles with spelling homework and indulges in his gadget collection, each adventure promises laughter and surprises. Will Henry's mischief ever be tamed, or will he continue to wreak havoc on those around him? Dive into four hilarious tales that capture the essence of childhood rebellion and creativity, perfect for young readers seeking fun and excitement.

From the publisher

Age Level: 7 and up Grade Level: 2 to 5Horrid Henry indulges his favorite hobby–collecting Gizmos; has a bad time with his spelling homework; starts a rumor that there’s a shark in the swimming pool; and spooks Perfect Peter with the mummy’s curse.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!A global publishing phenomenon with 12 million copies sold!

At a glance
Format
Pages
112
Words
6,100
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about coming of ageBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about familiesBooks about humorBooks about childhood
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
135371
Publication
Published
July 1, 2009
First published
January 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781402217760

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