This series chronicles the journey of a young boy navigating significant life changes and challenges. Through writing to his favorite author and forming unexpected friendships, he learns to cope with feelings of loneliness, insecurity, and anger. The narratives sensitively explore themes of divorce, bullying, and growing up, illustrating a path toward healing and self-discovery. It's a poignant story about overcoming adversity and finding one's voice amidst difficult circumstances.
Dear Mr. Henshaw, Leigh Botts has been author Boyd Henshaw's number one fan ever since he was in second grade. Now in sixth grade, Leigh lives with his mother and is the new kid at school. He's lonely, troubled by the absence of his father, a cross-country trucker, and angry because a mysterious thief steals from his lunchbag. Then Leigh's teacher assigns a letter-writing project. Naturally Leigh chooses to write to Mr. Henshaw, whose surprising answer changes Leigh's life.