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Horrid Henry Tops the Poll!
After a month of voting, Leicestershire Matters readers' top ten books can be revealed...and it's a win for the Horrid Henry Books!  
The Very Hungry Caterpillar came a close second followed by a long list of not just the remaining eight - but 62!  That's 64 titles that are being read avidly by Leicestershire Matters readers.
Cover of Horrid Henry Horrid Henry
by Francesca Simon
Reader comments:
  • He reminds me of my brother.
  • He is funny
  • He is so naughty just like me!
  • Because Henry is naughty and funny.
Cover of the Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Reader comments:
  • The pictures are great!
  • I like looking at all the different foods.
  • I can stick my fingers in the holes while counting.

Other Titles

Comments on the other titles:
  • "The craft crimes sent shivers down my spine"
  • "I can read the story by myself using the pictures"
  • "I can really relate to the characters"
  • "It's an inspiring and moving story of love and war"
  • "It's beautifully written and so very sad"
Great books to read

further information

Contact: Reader Development Team
Telephone: 0116 305 3813/3831/3830
E-mail: rdt@leics.gov.uk
Last Updated:
2 September 2008
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