Old Henry - by Joan W Blos (Paperback)

About the Book

Henry's neighbors are scandalized that he ignores them and lets his property get run down, until they drive him away and find themselves missing him.

Book Synopsis

The neighbors aren't too happy about Henry and his beat-up old house. Why doesn't he clean it up, and weed his garden and sweep his walk? Henry's got better things to do. Tired of being bothered, he finally gets fed up and moves away. The funny thing is, nobody's really happy when he does--not the neighbors, and not Henry. Here is a wise and witty tale about different kinds of people learning to get along.

Review Quotes

"Gammell's illustrations provide a treat for the eye."--" ALA Booklist"An ode to noncomformity, both touching and humorous."--" Horn Book