Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781510102798. Publisher: Orion Children's Books. Age Range: 6-11 years. Overview. Celebrate two decades of mischief with this exclusive World Book Day 2017 special! Horrid Henry Funny Fact Files brings together the naughtiest, funniest and most fascinating facts about Britain's favourite horrid boy. Packed with fiendish trivia, sneaky how-to guides and secret diary excerpts, it's the perfect bite-sized paperback treat for existing fans and a brilliant gateway for new readers discovering Henry's chaotic world for the very first time.. About the Book. Created especially to mark the 20th anniversary of World Book Day, Horrid Henry Funny Fact Files is a hilarious compendium bursting with everything a young reader could ever want to know about Henry and his gloriously horrid antics. Inside, fans will find fiendish facts about Henry's family, friends and enemies, step-by-step how-to guides for causing maximum mischief, and top-secret diary excerpts straight from Henry's own scribbled pages. There's even the closely guarded passwords to the notorious Purple Hand Gang, giving readers a backstage pass into Henry's secret world. Written in Francesca Simon's trademark sharp, funny style and featuring Tony Ross's much-loved illustrations, this compact paperback captures everything that has made the Horrid Henry series a modern classic of children's fiction for over twenty years. It's an ideal introduction for reluctant readers, a fun refresher for long-time fans, and ties in perfectly with the spirit of World Book Day — encouraging children to pick up a book and laugh out loud while doing it. Short chapters, quick-fire facts and plenty of humour make it easy to dip in and out of, whether at bedtime, on a car journey, or during a quiet moment at school. A must-have for any Horrid Henry collection.. Exclusive World Book Day 2017 edition celebrating 20 years of Horrid Henry. Packed with fun facts, diary excerpts and secret gang passwords. Bite-sized paperback format, perfect for reluctant or younger readers. Written by bestselling author Francesca Simon with classic Tony Ross illustrations. Great value gift or stocking-filler for fans aged 6 and up. Encourages a love of reading in a fun, accessible format. About the Author. Francesca Simon is the American-born British author behind the phenomenally successful Horrid Henry series of children's books. Born in St Louis, Missouri, she grew up in California before studying at Yale University and Jesus College, Oxford, where she majored in medieval studies and Old English. Before becoming a full-time author, Simon worked as a journalist, writing for publications including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, Mail on Sunday, The Daily Telegraph and US Vogue. She lives in London with her husband, Martin Stamp, and has one son, Joshua.. Why You'll Love This Horrid Henry Funny Fact Files. A hilarious, fact-packed treat for Horrid Henry fans, this special World Book Day edition is bursting with mischief, laughs and secrets straight from Henry's world — perfect for sparking a love of reading in young fans.. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and edition are as stated above.