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Is There Anyone Better than Henrietta?

By Martine Murray
Series: HENRIETTA
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Is There Anyone Better than Henrietta? by Martine Murray is a charming children's story about a lively and imaginative young girl named Henrietta. As she navigates the world with her unique perspective and boundless curiosity, Henrietta brings a touch of magic to every adventure she embarks upon. Her vibrant personality and spirited outlook make her endearing to all she encounters, inviting readers to see the world through her eyes.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate charming tales filled with whimsy and depth that explore themes of friendship and self-discovery. The story is ideal for young readers who relish imaginative adventures and relatable, quirky characters. With delightful illustrations and a playful narrative, it offers a heartwarming journey many children and parents can enjoy together.

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Meet Henrietta P. Hoppenbeek the First - she's one of a kind. Four charming and hilarious full-colour stories together in one big book, including CBCA Honour Book Henrietta and the Perfect Night, whimsically illustrated and full of life.

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Hello everybody, it's me, Henrietta. I have a baby brother, two white mice, a chocolate-coloured dog, a woolly mammoth, two long green socks with toes, one pickle-eating best friend, a bathtub for sailing in, and definitely a huge HUGE amount of discoveries to discover. And if anyone tells you I make things up, you'd better believe it...

These four irresistible stories, full of funny thoughts and adventures, are perfect for curious children with curly imaginations.

'Brimming with charm and originality.' The Sunday Age

'Filled with the joy of living.' Good Reading

Series: HENRIETTA

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  • Is There Anyone Better than Henrietta?
    Hello everybody, it's me, Henrietta. I have a baby brother, two white mice, a chocolate-coloured dog, a woolly mammoth, two long green socks with toes, one pickle-eating best friend, a bathtub for sailing in, and definitely a huge HUGE amount of discoveries to discover. And if anyone tells you I make things up, you'd better believe it... These four irresistible...
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Martine Murray's Is There Anyone Better than Henrietta? is praised as captivating and heaps of fun for young readers. It's described as off-the-wall, highly recommended, and a great read that inspires young imaginations to soar, offering joy and adventure in its pages.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761067181

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 504g

Pages: 384

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Martine Murray Series: HENRIETTA Young Adult

About the Author

Martine Murray was born in Melbourne and now lives in Castlemaine, Victoria. She has studied art and dabbled in acrobatics and dance, is an award-winning children's novelist and illustrator as well as a writer for adults, and has been published extensively overseas. Henrietta: There's No One Better was shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards and APA Book Design Awards. Henrietta and the Perfect Night was a CBCA Honour Book.

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