
It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.Īfter his parents separate, Leigh Botts moves to a new town with his mother. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Recommended by: Barb Langridge, īeverly Cleary’s timeless Newbery Medal-winning book explores difficult topics like divorce, insecurity, and bullying through the thoughts and emotions of a sixth-grade boy as he writes to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw. Keywords: boys and men, divorce and marriage, growing up, finding yourself, letters, author, bullies, Newbery Medal, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old This is a touching journey and a sensitive story. Henshaw, Leigh explores bullies, divorce, loss and himself. Through the letters and the connection with Mr. Leigh is writing letters to his favorite author. He is trying to cope with divorce and change and growing up. This is the Newbery award winning tale of Leigh Botts, a young boy who is struggling with his feelings and his sense of himself.
