Horrid Henry and the Secret Club

Name: Horrid Henry and the Secret Club
ISBN: 9788434890053

Horrid Henry Series · Book 2 of 21

For the child who loves a bit of rebellion and feels frustrated by rules, this book offers a hilarious look at one boy's quest for belonging and trouble.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is loudly proclaiming 'It's not fair!' after being excluded by friends or siblings. Horrid Henry and the Secret Club validates those big feelings of anger and jealousy through humor. The book features four short stories about Henry, a boy who rebels against every rule, especially those set by his perfect brother Peter and goody-goody Moody Margaret. For ages 6 to 9, these stories are pure entertainment, but they also provide a safe, funny space to see frustration acted out. It's a great choice for reluctant readers who will delight in Henry's mischief and for opening conversations about handling social conflicts and strong emotions in a less 'horrid' way.

Sibling Rivalry Humor Family & Siblings Anger & Frustration School Life Loneliness & Belonging Making Friends Friendship & Social

What Parents Should Know

Moral AmbiguityMild

Protagonist's 'horrid' behavior is central to the humor and he rarely faces lasting consequences.

Sensitive Topics

The central topics are peer exclusion and sibling rivalry. The approach is entirely humorous and secular. Resolutions are not about learning a moral lesson, but about the comedic fallout of Henry's actions. The conflicts are low-stakes and resolved through slapstick rather than emotional processing, maintaining a consistently light tone.