Horrid Henry's Loathsome Library by Francesca Simon - 30 Books Collection 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's 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 Stink Bomb
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 brings together every classic adventure starring Britain's naughtiest boy in one giant 30-book paperback set. Created by bestselling author Francesca Simon and illustrated by Tony Ross, this collection follows Henry's outrageous schemes, sibling rivalry with Perfect Peter, and endless showdowns with Moody Margaret. Fast chapters, big laughs, and instantly relatable mischief make this series a favorite read-aloud choice for families and a proven hit with reluctant readers. Whether it's a birthday gift, a holiday stocking stuffer, or a classroom library addition, this set delivers giggles kids return to again and again.

About the Books
Across all thirty volumes, this box set delivers the complete misadventures of Horrid Henry, the mischievous eight-year-old who has delighted young readers since 1994. Each short-story collection is packed with quick, punchy chapters that follow Henry as he dodges homework, torments Perfect Peter, schemes against Moody Margaret, and finds new and inventive ways to get into trouble at home, at school, and on vacation. Francesca Simon's rapid-fire humor and Tony Ross's expressive black-and-white illustrations combine to create a reading experience that feels less like a lesson and more like a joke shared between friends. The set also gathers several joke-book volumes and holiday specials, adding variety to the straightforward story collections and giving kids plenty of material for read-aloud sessions, car trips, and rainy afternoons. Because each book is built from bite-sized chapters rather than one long narrative, the series is especially effective for building reading stamina in children who are transitioning from picture books to full chapter books. The humor is broad and physical, the characters are exaggerated but recognizable, and the moral lessons about honesty, sharing, and family are delivered with a wink rather than a lecture. Notably, Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman, included in this set, won the Children's Book of the Year award at the British Book Awards. With Henry's chaotic energy on every page, this complete library gives young readers a reason to keep turning pages long after the lights are supposed to be out.

Key Benefits

• Complete 30-book paperback collection featuring every classic Horrid Henry story and joke book in one set
• Bite-sized chapters build reading stamina and confidence in kids transitioning to independent reading
• Laugh-out-loud humor and relatable mischief keep even reluctant readers turning pages
• Includes the award-winning title Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman
• Great value for building a home library, classroom book corner, or birthday and holiday gift set
• Tony Ross's expressive illustrations bring Henry's chaotic world to life on every page

Book-by-Book Guide
Horrid Henry — The book that started it all, introducing Henry's mischief and his long-running rivalry with Perfect Peter.
Horrid Henry Meets the Queen — Henry dreams up royal-sized schemes in this playful, imagination-driven story.
Horrid Henry's Monster Movie — Henry's plan to make a monster movie turns everyday chaos into comic mayhem.
Horrid Henry's Hilariously Horrid Joke Book — A standalone joke collection packed with quick gags perfect for sharing aloud.
Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick — Henry's money-making schemes backfire in classically hilarious fashion.
Horrid Henry's Haunted House — A spooky setting gives Henry fresh opportunities for pranks and friendly frights.
Horrid Henry's Jolly Joke Book — Another joke-packed volume to keep the giggles going at home or school.
Horrid Henry's Double Dare — A dare escalates into one of Henry's boldest and funniest challenges yet.
Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire — Henry's love of horror movies fuels a wacky, monster-themed showdown.
Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse — An adventurous caper filled with spooky surprises and sibling squabbles.
Horrid Henry and the Secret Club — Henry starts an exclusive club, and the resulting drama is pure Henry chaos.
Horrid Henry and the Mega-Mean Time Machine — A time-travel gadget sends Henry's mischief into overdrive.
Horrid Henry's Joke Book — A compact set of jokes ready to brighten any car ride or rainy day.
Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend — On-field rivalry brings out Henry's competitive, chaotic side.
Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter — A new babysitter becomes the target of Henry's cheekiest tricks.
Horrid Henry's Underpants — A silly, simple premise delivers some of the series' biggest laughs.
Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy — Henry hatches a scheme to outsmart the Tooth Fairy herself.
Horrid Henry's Stink Bomb — A prank gone wrong (or very right, depending who you ask) fills the house with chaos.
Horrid Henry Rocks — Henry dives into the world of music with his usual over-the-top enthusiasm.
Horrid Henry Robs the Bank — A wild scheme to strike it rich lands Henry in typically deep trouble.
Horrid Henry's Revenge — Henry plots payback after one of Moody Margaret's schemes gets the better of him.
Horrid Henry's Purple Hand Gang Joke Book — More club-themed jokes celebrating Henry's favorite secret society.
Horrid Henry's Nits — A classroom lice scare becomes an excuse for Henry-sized mischief.
Horrid Henry's Christmas Cracker — Holiday chaos takes over as Henry puts his own spin on the festive season.
Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead — A graveyard dare pushes Henry's nerve and mischief to new limits.
Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman — This award-winning entry sends Henry on a snowy, larger-than-life adventure.
Horrid Henry's Krazy Ketchup — A condiment-fueled prank spirals into classic Henry pandemonium.
Horrid Henry's Cannibal Curse — A campy, spooky storyline gives Henry plenty of room for dramatic mischief.
Horrid Henry's Nightmare — Bad dreams and daytime scheming collide in this fast-paced entry.
Moody Margaret Strikes Back — Henry's rival gets the spotlight, turning up the sibling-style rivalry a notch.

About the Author
Francesca Simon was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and spent much of her childhood in California before studying medieval history and literature at Yale and Oxford. She began writing the Horrid Henry series in 1994, and the books have sold millions of copies and been translated into dozens of languages worldwide. Simon became the first American author to win a British Book Award for Children's Book of the Year, and Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowman later won that same award in 2008. Tony Ross's illustrations helped make Henry a recognizable character in children's fiction.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Thirty books of nonstop laughs mean this set never gets old, whether it's bedtime, a long car ride, or summer reading. It's an easy win as a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or classroom library addition, and the bite-sized chapters keep kids coming back for just one more story.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.