Horrid Henry's Loathsome Library Collection by Francesca Simon 30 Books Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry Meets the Queen
Horrid Henry's Monster Movie
Horrid Henry's Hilariously Horrid Joke Book
Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick
Horrid Henry's Haunted House
Horrid Henry's Jolly Joke Book
Horrid Henry's Double Dare
Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire
Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse
Horrid Henry and the Secret Club
Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine
Horrid Henry Joke Book
Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend
Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter
Horrid Henry's Underpants
Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy
Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
Horrid Henry Rocks
Horrid Henry Robs the Bank
Horrid Henry's Revenge
Horrid Henry's Purple Hand Gang Joke Book
Horrid Henry's Nits
Horrid Henry's Christmas Cracker
Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead
Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman
Horrid Henry's Krazy Ketchup
Horrid Henry's Cannibal Curse
Horrid Henry's Nightmare
Moody Margaret Strikes Back

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Orion
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Horrid Henry's Loathsome Library Collection gathers all 30 books of Francesca Simon's bestselling series into one giant paperback bundle. Follow the naughtiest boy in the world as he outwits Perfect Peter, dodges chores, and stumbles into one uproarious scheme after another. Alongside the core stories, the set includes several joke books packed with silly one-liners kids will want to read aloud. Illustrated throughout by Tony Ross, these fast, funny chapters are perfect for building reading confidence, making this collection a fantastic addition to any young reader's bookshelf, classroom library, or holiday gift list.

About the Books
This 30-book collection brings together the complete world of Horrid Henry, the gleefully naughty schoolboy who has delighted young readers since Francesca Simon introduced him in 1994. Across these titles, Henry schemes his way through school days, family outings, sibling rivalry, and holiday chaos, forever locked in comic combat with his insufferably well-behaved younger brother, Perfect Peter. Whether he's terrorizing a babysitter, faking a haunted house, robbing a piggy bank, or plotting revenge on his teacher, Henry's larger-than-life personality drives every story forward with breathless comic energy. The set mixes full-length adventures with themed joke books, giving readers a steady rotation of narrative fun and quick, giggle-inducing gags they can share with friends and family. Illustrated by Tony Ross, whose scratchy, expressive line drawings have become inseparable from the series' identity, each book keeps chapters short and punchy, making the collection especially well suited to newly independent readers who want the satisfaction of finishing a whole book quickly. Longtime fans will recognize favorite supporting characters like Moody Margaret, Rude Ralph, and the Purple Hand Gang, while newcomers can jump in anywhere without needing to read in strict order. Because the humor leans on exaggeration, mischief, and gleeful bad behavior rather than anything genuinely mean-spirited, parents and teachers alike have long trusted Horrid Henry to turn reluctant readers into eager ones. With 30 books to work through, this bundle offers months of reading material and an easy way to build a home library or refresh a classroom shelf.

Key Benefits

• Complete 30-book paperback bundle featuring every core Horrid Henry title plus bonus joke books
• Short, punchy chapters build reading stamina and confidence in newly independent readers
• Illustrated throughout by Tony Ross, with expressive art woven into every story
• Laugh-out-loud humor makes this a favorite for reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike
• Perfect for classroom libraries, gifting, and long car rides or vacations
• Includes joke books for quick, shareable fun between longer stories

Book-by-Book Guide
Horrid Henry — The very first book in the series introduces Henry's rivalry with Perfect Peter and sets the template for his gleeful mischief.
Horrid Henry Meets the Queen — Henry's cheeky ambitions collide with royal protocol when he schemes his way toward a meeting with the Queen.
Horrid Henry's Monster Movie — Henry's chaotic energy takes over a movie shoot, turning a school project into an uproarious production.
Horrid Henry's Hilariously Horrid Joke Book — A dedicated joke book packed with one-liners and silly gags themed around Henry's world.
Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick — Henry hatches a string of get-rich schemes, each more disastrous and funnier than the last.
Horrid Henry's Haunted House — A spooky family outing gives Henry the perfect setting for goofy pranks and ghostly gags.
Horrid Henry's Jolly Joke Book — Another joke-packed volume offering quick-fire laughs perfect for reading aloud.
Horrid Henry's Double Dare — Henry and Peter face off in a dare contest that spirals into classic sibling rivalry.
Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire — Henry's imagination runs wild with monster-themed mischief in this spooky-silly adventure.
Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse — A museum trip turns chaotic as Henry stirs up trouble around an ancient Egyptian exhibit.
Horrid Henry and the Secret Club — Henry forms an exclusive club with strict, hilariously self-serving rules designed to keep Peter out.
Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine — A homemade time machine sends Henry on a wild, rule-bending adventure through history.
Horrid Henry Joke Book — A classic collection of jokes and one-liners inspired by Henry's world of mischief.
Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend — Henry's competitive streak comes out in full force during a chaotic soccer match.
Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter — A hapless babysitter becomes Henry's latest target in a night of escalating pranks.
Horrid Henry's Underpants — A missing pair of underpants sets off a laugh-out-loud chain of embarrassing mishaps.
Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy — Henry devises a scheme to outsmart the Tooth Fairy for extra cash under his pillow.
Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb — Henry's love of gross-out pranks reaches new heights with a stink bomb scheme gone wrong.
Horrid Henry Rocks — Henry dreams of rock-star fame, with predictably chaotic results for everyone around him.
Horrid Henry Robs the Bank — A piggy-bank heist plan showcases Henry's talent for turning small goals into big trouble.
Horrid Henry's Revenge — Henry plots payback against Peter and his classmates in a story built on comic escalation.
Horrid Henry's Purple Hand Gang Joke Book — A joke book themed around Henry's secret gang, filled with silly gags and one-liners.
Horrid Henry's Nits — A classroom lice outbreak becomes another excuse for Henry's over-the-top antics.
Horrid Henry's Christmas Cracker — A festive holiday tale finds Henry scheming his way through Christmas traditions and gift-getting.
Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead — A graveyard-themed adventure gives Henry's spooky imagination plenty of room to run wild.
Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman — A snowy outing turns into a wild adventure once Henry gets involved.
Horrid Henry's Krazy Ketchup — A condiment-themed prank spirals out of control in classic Henry fashion.
Horrid Henry's Cannibal Curse — An exotic-themed storyline lets Henry's flair for the dramatic and disruptive take center stage.
Horrid Henry's Nightmare — Henry's overactive imagination turns a bad dream into a comically exaggerated ordeal.
Moody Margaret Strikes Back — Henry's rival Moody Margaret gets her own moment to scheme and cause chaos right back at him.

About the Author
Francesca Simon is the American-born author behind the phenomenally popular Horrid Henry series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she grew up in California before studying medieval history and Old English at Yale and Oxford. She worked as a journalist before publishing the first Horrid Henry book in 1994, going on to write dozens more and winning the Galaxy British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year in 2008. Illustrator Tony Ross's artwork has accompanied Henry's adventures throughout the series. Simon now lives in London.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This bumper 30-book set delivers endless laughs, quick chapters, and a beloved rebellious hero kids can't get enough of. Perfect for birthdays, holiday stockings, summer reading, or restocking a classroom library, it's the kind of set that turns reluctant readers into eager, giggling fans. A brilliant, budget-friendly gift that keeps on giving, story after story.

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