Book Series · 20 Books

Horrid Henry Books

In order from Horrid Henry to Horrid Henry's Author Visit.

The Horrid Henry series is a set of 20 chapter books by Francesca Simon, published between 1994 and 2012. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 110 pages.

Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry and the Secret Club

Horrid Henry's Nits

Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick

Horrid Henry's Haunted House

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Horrid Henry

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$1049

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1994

Horrid Henry

By Francesca Simon, Tony Ross (Illustrator)

A mischievous boy's adventures and misadventures with his family and friends

112 pages· 5,186 words· Est. 44 min read

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Summary: Meet Horrid Henry, the ultimate mischief-maker who turns everyday life into chaos. Whether he's dragged to dance class, concocting the World's Yuckiest Glop™, or attempting to be as good as his brother Perfect Peter, Henry's antics promise endless laughter. Can he survive a vacation without TV, or will his plans for fun lead to more trouble? Dive into Henry's world where rebellion is harmless, and every misadventure is a lesson in hilarity. Perfect for young readers, this collection captures the essence of childhood mischief and the joy of being delightfully naughty.

The complete set

Horrid Henry Series

20 books · Published 1994–2012

Horrid Henry

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$1049

Horrid Henry

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1994

A mischievous boy's adventures and misadventures with his family and friends

Horrid Henry and the Secret Club

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$750

Horrid Henry and the Secret Club

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995

A mischievous boy causes chaos in four wild tales.

Horrid Henry's Nits

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$750

Horrid Henry's Nits

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

A mischievous boy spreads chaos with his antics.

Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick

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$474

Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

A mischievous boy's antics lead to chaos and unexpected schemes.

Horrid Henry's Haunted House

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$750

Horrid Henry's Haunted House

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A mischievous boy faces TV battles, haunted houses, and more.

Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse

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$759

Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

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

Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb

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$674

Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

Two rival clubs, pranks, and spies—who will outsmart whom in this mischievous showdown?

Horrid Henry and the Scary Sitter

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$759

Horrid Henry and the Scary Sitter

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

A mischievous boy faces a nightmare babysitter, chaotic car trip, and Halloween havoc.

Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy

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$759

Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

Can Henry trick the Tooth Fairy for a reward?

Horrid Henry's Underpants

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$759

Horrid Henry's Underpants

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

A mischievous boy's antics lead to chaos and unexpected profits.

Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine

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$759

Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

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

Horrid Henry and the Soccer Fiend

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$759

Horrid Henry and the Soccer Fiend

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

A mischievous boy faces school rivals, diary secrets, and a soccer showdown.

Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman

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$759

Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007

A snowman contest with ice cream at stake. Can Henry outsmart his rival with a monster snowman?

Horrid Henry Robs the Bank

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$858

Horrid Henry Robs the Bank

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

A mischievous boy schemes for money, revenge, and power in school.

Horrid Henry's Christmas

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$759

Horrid Henry's Christmas

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

A mischievous boy's antics threaten to ruin Christmas festivities. Can he turn things around?

Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead

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$759

Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

Henry will do anything to win the talent show, even wake the dead. What chaos will he unleash next?

Horrid Henry Rocks

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$759

Horrid Henry Rocks

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

A mischievous boy's antics disrupt family, friends, and school life.

Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire

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$759

Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

A museum sleepover turns wild with unexpected guests. Chaos ensues.

Horrid Henry's Monster Movie

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$759

Horrid Henry's Monster Movie

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

A mischievous boy creates a monster movie that terrifies everyone.

Horrid Henry's Author Visit

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$1100

Horrid Henry's Author Visit

Chapter Book · 2012

A boy must escape a dreaded song to meet his favorite author.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Horrid Henry series?

There are 20 books in the Horrid Henry series. It began with Horrid Henry in 1994, and the newest book, Horrid Henry's Author Visit, was published in 2012.

What ages are the Horrid Henry books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Horrid Henry book is the longest?

Horrid Henry Rocks is the longest book in the series at 8,007 words (112 pages).

Which Horrid Henry book is the shortest?

Horrid Henry's Author Visit is the shortest at 1,613 words (78 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Horrid Henry to life.

Francesca Simon

SIMON FRANCESCA

Tony Ross

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