ORION CHILDREN S Horrid Henry's Haunted House
Horrid Henry Series
What’s inside...
These are the stories of Horrid Henry, the child that every teacher has nightmares about. This CD includes four unabridged stories with really horrid music and effects: 'Horrid Henry and the Comfy Black Chair', 'Horrid Henry's Haunted House', 'Horrid Henry's New Teacher', and 'Horrid Henry Minds his Manners'. All stories are read by Miranda Richardson, whose narration captures Henry's loud, rough, and tough personality. The production also features funky trancey dance music and sound effects. This audio CD has been immensely popular, with over 500,000 copies sold in various formats.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
96 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Horrid Henry
Dad
Perfect Peter
Discussion points
What would you do if you found yourself in a haunted house like Henry?
How did Henry's feelings change throughout the story and why?
Which character in the story would you like to be friends with, and what would you do together?
What lesson do you think Horrid Henry learned by the end of the book?
If you could add a new character to Horrid Henry’s adventure, who would they be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your thoughts on the book’s theme, asking your child to express their feelings about the story.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative scenarios and outcomes in the book, fostering creative thinking.
Use facial expressions and voice modulation to match the emotions depicted in the story as you discuss, making the conversation lively and engaging.
Link conversations to real-life experiences, helping your child connect the book’s themes to the world around them.
Praise your child's responses and insights to build their confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences of actions
Explanation: In 'Horrid Henry's Haunted House', Henry learns that his mischievous behaviors have consequences when his plans don't work out as intended.
Real-World Application: Children learn that their actions affect others and themselves, teaching them to think before acting and consider the consequences.
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: Henry often finds himself in troublesome situations because he chooses deceit over honesty, highlighting how honesty could have led to better outcomes.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the value of being truthful and how honesty builds trust in relationships with family and friends.
Example Lesson: Building resilience
Explanation: Despite facing fears and unexpected outcomes, Henry shows resilience, an important trait when dealing with difficult situations.
Real-World Application: Children learn to persevere and overcome challenges, understanding that setbacks are a part of life and can be managed or overcome with courage.