Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with being wronged by a friend and is fantasizing about getting even. It addresses the big, consuming feelings of anger and the desire for payback that often bubble up in elementary school friendships. In the story, Harry is furious when his best friend, Doug, accidentally ruins a prized possession. Instead of talking it out, Harry plots a 'triple revenge' consisting of a series of harmless, silly pranks. This book is a perfect, humorous entry point for newly independent readers aged 6 to 9 to discuss friendship conflicts. It validates a child's angry feelings while gently showing that revenge isn't as satisfying as forgiveness and that even best friends make mistakes and can work through their problems.