Dear Mr. Henshaw Discussion Guide

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Dear Mr. Henshaw

by Beverly Cleary

• Throughout the book, Leigh had different feelings about his dad. What caused Leigh's feelings to change? Have you ever felt this way?
• At the end of the book, Leigh said that he felt bad and a whole lot better at the same time. How can that be possible? Use an example from your own life.
• If you were to write a letter to any author you chose, whom would you write to? Give at least two reasons why you chose that author.

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