Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Dear Mr. Henshaw? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What's the name of Leigh's story for the writing contest?
Ways to Amuse a Dog
How the Camel Got His Hump
A Day on Dad's Rig
The Grapes of Wrath
Q. Why does Mrs. Badger think that the ability to tell stories comes later in life?
More interesting things happen to you when you're older.
You've lived longer and have more understanding.
Something just clicks in your brain and you can do it.
You've gained confidence in your writing skills.
Q. Leigh tells about three books by Mr. Henshaw that he's read. What do they have in common?
They're about animals.
They're all set in Middle-earth.
Leigh buys copies of all of them.
They each won a Newbery Medal.
Q. What helps Leigh keep thinking of story ideas?
Mr. Henshaw tells Leigh he also had trouble writing stories when he was young.
Mr. Fridley published six books by the time he was in high school.
Mom won't let him leave the house until he writes three stories.
Miss Neely tells him he's a wonderful writer.
Q. What makes a good story, according to Mr. Henshaw?
A character has to change or a problem gets solved.
It has to contain at least one mention of Katniss Everdeen.
It has to be funny.
You can read it in under 10 minutes.