Dear Mr.Henshaw

Dear Mr. Henshaw is a Newbery Medal-winning novel by Beverly Cleary about a sixth-grader named Leigh Botts who copes with his parents' divorce and moves to a new town by writing letters to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw. The book is told through Leigh's letters and journal entries, exploring themes of divorce, insecurity, and bullying through his experiences. As Leigh corresponds with Mr. Henshaw, he develops an unexpected friendship and finds an outlet for his feelings, learning to navigate his challenges and grow through the process. *Better than Good Condition