Dear Mr. Henshaw Flashcards
What are Leigh’s middle and last names?
Leigh Marcus Botts
Which one of Mr. Henshaw’s books did Leigh read first? when?
Ways to Amuse a Dog; second grade
Leigh had a dog named Bandit, when his parents got divorced who got Bandit?
Leigh’s dad got Bandit
When did Leigh read his second Mr. Henshaw book?
In fifth grade
What is Mr. Henshaw’s first name?
Boyd
Why did Leigh’s parents divorce?
Because of his father’s truck
What is Leigh’s dad’s first name and occupation (job)
Bill; trucker
What is Leigh’s mom’s first name and occupation (job)
Bonnie, caterer
What does Leigh’s mom want to become?
A nurse’s assistant
Where did Leigh and his mom move to after the divorce?
To Pacific Grove
Why did Leigh start his diary, when?
Because he missed writing letters to Mr. Henshaw; sixth grade
Why did Leigh stop writing letters to Mr. Henshaw and when?
Because he realized Mr. Henshaw was busy; in the fifth grade
Why did Leigh’s mom stop riding in the truck with his dad?
Because Leigh was born
When on his truck how does Leigh’s dad communicate?
By Citizens’ Brand radio
Leigh’s dad sent him $20 what did he spend it on?
A burglar alarm for his lunch box
Why did Leigh need a burglar alarm for his lunch box? did the alarm work?
So some one would stop stealing his good food from Kathy, his mom’s boss; yes
Leigh made a friend because of his lunch box alarm, what was his name?
Barry
When Barry came over for dinner what food did they have?
Casserole
What was the name of the story Leigh entered in the young authors contest?
A Day on Dad’s Rig
What did Leigh’s story win?
Honorable Mention
How did Leigh get to have lunch with the author?
One of the winners cheated
`Who was the author Leigh had lunch with?
Angelina Badger
How did Mrs. Badger describe Mr. Henshaw?
A young man with a twinkle in his eye
At the end of the book Leigh’s dad came to see him. why?
Because he was waiting for a load of broccoli in Ohio
