Horrid Henry’s Revenge

  1. Who is the author of this book?
  2. Who is the illustrator of the book?
  3. In what year was the book first published and by whom?
  4. How many stories are there in this book?
  5. Name two other books by the same author.
  6. Look at the story titles. Which do you think that you will enjoy the most?

The Text:

  1. Why does Henry hate Peter at the start of the first story?
  2. In what way is the name of Henry’s teddy an indication of his own character?
  3. Why do you think Peter hated being called ’Baby’ or ‘Smelly Nappy’ by Henry?
  4. Quote the two phrases from page 20, which indicate that Peter was having a fight with his conscience?
  5. Comment on how the author ends this story, referring to the implications inferred to in the final sentence.

Horrid Henry’s Computer

  1. Why was Henry disgruntled at the start of this story?
  2. Do you think that mum and dad were justified in sending Horrid Henry to his room?
  3. Name two things in this story which are deliberately used by the author to develop the reader’s knowledge of Henry’s character.
  4. Why would it be true to say that mum and dad were totally lacking in basic computer knowledge?

Horrid Henry and the Demon Dinner Lady

1. page 70 Mum continued watching TV, as did dad. What does this tell you about Horrid Henry’s rapport with his parents?

  1. In your opinion would you say that the author’s description of school dinners is correct or exaggerated?
  2. Why would Henry’s idea of a packed lunch be unsatisfactory?
  3. Why didn’t Horrid Henry’s first day in the sandwich lunch room go as he expected it to?
  4. How does Horrid Henry ‘win the day’ at the end of the story?

Horrid Henry Goes to Work

  1. ‘Take your child to work day’. Do you think this scheme is a good idea? Why?
  2. What does Bossy Bill say to Horrid Henry to force him to make the tea?
  3. How does Horrid Henry feel when he is constantly getting into trouble because of Bossy Bill?
  4. What do you think of the way in which Horrid Henry gets his own back on Bossy Bill?
  5. Comment on the illustrations in this story. How do they help the story line?
  1. Did you enjoy this book? Give a reason for your answer, quoting from the text where appropriate.

Horrid Henry’s Revenge

By Francesca Simon

  1. Who is the author of this book? Francesca Simon
  2. Who is the illustrator of the book? Tony Ross
  3. In what year was the book first published and by whom? 2001 Ted Smart
  4. How many stories are there in this book? 4
  5. Name two other books by the same author. See inside book
  6. Look at the story titles. Which do you think that you will enjoy the most? OPEN

The Text:

  1. Why does Henry hate Peter at the start of the first story? Always telling tales about him
  2. In what way is the name of Henry’s teddy an indication of his own character? Mr Kill
  3. Why do you think Peter hated being called ’Baby’ or ‘Smelly Nappy’ by Henry? Page 19 OPEN
  4. Quote the two phrases from page 20, which indicate that Peter was having a fight with his conscience?

“Don’t do it,” whispered his angel “Do it,” squeaked his devil

  1. Comment on how the author ends this story, referring to the implications inferred to in the final sentence.

Henry will get into trouble / get found out etc.

Cliff hanger / touch of suspense

Horrid Henry’s Computer

  1. Why was Henry disgruntled at the start of this story? Wanted to play on his computer not do school work
  2. Do you think that mum and dad were justified in sending Horrid Henry to his room?

YES a) very rude to them b) hurt Peter again

  1. Name two things in this story which are deliberately used by the author to develop the reader’s knowledge of Henry’s character. a) password ‘smelly socks’ b) changing Peter’s essay into a nasty negative description c) ‘Whoops, no I can’t mum, I’m banned’ – shows Henry is cunning
  2. Why would it be true to say that mum and dad were totally lacking in basic computer knowledge? They didn’t realise that the computer couldn’t have changed Peter’s essay

Horrid Henry and the Demon Dinner Lady

1. page 70 Mum continued watching TV, as did dad. What does this tell you about Horrid Henry’s rapport with his parents? They have got fed up of listening to his lies etc

2. In your opinion would you say that the author’s description of school dinners is correct or exaggerated? OPEN

  1. Why would Henry’s idea of a packed lunch be unsatisfactory? Unhealthy - too much fat and sugar
  2. Why didn’t Horrid Henry’s first day in the sandwich lunch room go as he expected it to? Because of the Demon Dinner Lady - Greasy Greta
  3. How does Horrid Henry ‘win the day’ at the end of the story? Makes special biscuits containing chilli powder

Horrid Henry Goes to Work

  1. ‘Take your child to work day’. Do you think this scheme is a good idea? Why? OPEN
  2. What does Bossy Bill say to Horrid Henry to force him to make the tea? ‘I’ll get my dad to fire your dad.’
  3. How does Horrid Henry feel when he is constantly getting into trouble because of Bossy Bill? a) disgruntled b) hates being the under dog
  4. What do you think of the way in which Horrid Henry gets his own back on Bossy Bill? clever / cunning
  5. Comment on the illustrations in this story. How do they help the story line? Funny - show character’s feelings through facial expressions
  1. Did you enjoy this book? Give a reason for your answer, quoting from the text where appropriate. OPEN