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Just Henry


Book Description

It's 1949 and life is bleak for Henry. He misses his father who died a war hero, and he escapes from his annoying stepfather and stepsister whenever he can by going to the movies. One day he meets Mr. Beaumont, a man who also loves films and agrees to lend Henry a camera for his school project. Henry is disgusted to learn that he's been put in a group with Jeffries, ... More

Book Information
PublisherEgmont Children's Books
BindingPaperback (3 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages720
ISBN-10B005FOI670
Publication Date10/01/2009
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About Michelle Magorian (Author) : Michelle Magorian is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Michelle Magorian include Goodnight Mister Tom, Be Yourself, An Interview With Miche... more
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1/26/2009 Richard Welsh said:
Like other books by Michelle Magorian, Just Henry is set in England soon after the 2nd World War. The story involves teenage and family relationships, cinema history and social attitudes towards class, illegitimacy, war, etc. Just Henry is a fabulous read and a worthy winner of the British Costa Ch... more

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