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Here are the answers to some of your questions
I am 10 years old and a big fan of HH. I would like to know a site in which I can read the latest horrid Henry books like Horrid Henry Rocks. Thank you for your help. » Click for Francesca's answer A place called your local library and your local bookshop are the two best places to find Horrid Henry!
Why will you finish writing 5 more Horrid Henry books? » Click for Francesca's answer Because that's how many more my publishers have asked me to write.
What is Horrid Henry's real name? » Click for Francesca's answer Henry
What made you start writing? » Click for Francesca's answer I've always written, so it's a bit like asking me, what made you walk, or what made you love books!
Hello, I have written a story about a boy called James and his life, I think it's good. What is the next step? Because I want to get it published...... Nathan. » Click for Francesca's answer First of all, well done for finishing a story. That's often the hardest part, finishing what you start. Second, it's very difficult to get published, so why not submit your story to your school magazine, or any short story writing competitions. There's a book called the Children's Writers' and Artists' Yearbook, which has loads of brilliant advice and information about publishing a book.
What book would you say most changed your outlook on life, and why? » Click for Francesca's answer I have been influenced by so many books it's impossible for me to cite just one! I've been very influenced by Robert Graves' books about Greek Mythology, as well as by Andrew Lang's Fairy Tales. I can't say that any book has changed my outlook on life, I'm afraid.
What's Zoe's nickname? » Click for Francesca's answer Zippy.
Dear Francesca I LOVE your books! I was wondering if you could write about Horrid Henry goes to the zoo because my dad works at the Auckland zoo. Will you ever visit New Zealand? from Lucy (7 years old) » Click for Francesca's answer Hmmmm, the zoo....I will certainly think about it. And I hope one day to visit New Zealand, I have never been.
When are you next signing books? » Click for Francesca's answer At the Edinburgh Festival on August 29th.
Do you like dogs? » Click for Francesca's answer Yes, except for aggressive ones being walked without a lead.
Do you like being an author? » Click for Francesca's answer I love it!
All your books are the best in the world which books have you sold the most of? » Click for Francesca's answer I think Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend has sold the most copies, closely followed by Horrid Henry's Nits.
What do you do with your dog when you're not writing? » Click for Francesca's answer Well, Shanti is pretty lazy, so we go for short walks, or I chase her around the house. Mostly she likes to lie on top of the sofa, or under my desk.
Dear Francesca, is there an adress where I will be able to send you my autograph book or even my horrid henry book to get signed please, if I also sent you a stamped adressed envolope? thanks for your help! » Click for Francesca's answer You can always send these care of my publisher. Orion Children's Books/ 5 Upper St Martin's Lane/ London WC2H 9EA
Where is your favourite place for holidays? » Click for Francesca's answer France!
Will you write a book when Henry is good and Peter is horrible? » Click for Francesca's answer I already have! The stories are called Horrid Henry's Perfect Day and Perfect Peter's Horrid Day. The first one appears in Horrid Henry, and the second in Horrid Henry and the Secret Club.
Why did you make Henry perfect and Peter horrid in Horrid Henry's Perfect Day? » Click for Francesca's answer Well, Henry decided to see what being perfect felt like. Peter was unhappy because his usual role in the family as the perfect one was being taken over, which made him unhappy and uncomfortable, so Peter gradually became more horrid as that's where the "vacancy" was.
My son Aaron is a huge fan of horrid henry and reads his books constantly. One of his favourite at the moment is Horrid Henry Robs the Bank. He loves the sound of the game in it- Gotcha- and would like to know if you have ever thought about making it into a real game? » Click for Francesca's answer I also think it sounds like a lot of fun, and yes, I would love to turn it into a real game. No specific plans at the moment, but you never know...
I love the latest books, Horrid Henry wakes the dead and Horrid Henry robs the bank. Will there be any other Horrid Nenry NEW books, apart from the early readers? » Click for Francesca's answer Yes! There will be at least five more. The newest one is Horrid Henry Rocks, published at the beginning of September 2010.
Are you going to write books about when Horrid Henry grows up? » Click for Francesca's answer What a scary idea. I don't think so, it's impossible for me to imagine Henry grown up.
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