Try this book on your reluctant reader Great reviews from 7-9yos
When Henry Baker finds a magic pencil on his way to school, his life gets very complicated indeed Stories are: Henry and the Football Boots, in which Henry's new boots make him B...
One day on the way to school, Henry Baker finds a magic pencil that changes his life forever. This second book in the series contains three more stories; Henry and the Dinosaur, where his big brother Mike borrows the pencil and causes them both all k...
"I cannot recommend Sheriff and Priest highly enough, both for its entertainment value, its fascinating insight into the inner workings of the role of sheriff, and the deeply personal connection that the reader develops with these vivid, wonderful ch...
""This is a thoroughly enthralling story.A fascinating look into two friends' lives during the 12th century. It is a well-written and researched historical tale" - Goodreads reviewWimer could have become a monk. Ins"...
...the hero of these short stories, Henry Baker, is just the kind of kid a kid would enjoy reading about.An excellent children's story, very nicely written; full of enthusiasm and wonder.When Henry Baker finds a small, super-shiny black pencil on his...