Horrid Henry Meets the Queen

Perfect for readers, who:
• Love mischievous, humour-packed stories about school life and boys who don’t quite behave
• Enjoy illustrated chapter books or early-readers with plenty of escapades and cheeky tricks
• Are approximately ages ~ 7–11 (or older children who love playful trouble-making)

Why You’ll Love It:
✅ The Queen is coming to Henry’s school and Henry is determined to make his mark—he has big ideas (and horrid plans) about what to ask or do when she visits. 
✅ Loads of classic Henry mayhem—tricks on Perfect Peter, causing chaos in class, trying to get noticed when everyone else is excited about the royal visit. 
✅ Fast-moving, amusing and full of relatable school-scenes: the nervous teacher, the back row in class, the “spotlight” moment—perfect for kids who giggle at pranks. 

Also consider the below aspects before you select:
❌ The focus is on humour and mischief—it’s light on deep emotional themes, so readers looking for introspective or serious stories might find it less engaging.
❌ Some British school-life references (assemblies, school rules, the idea of “the Queen visiting the school”) may need a quick explanation for international readers.

Verdict:
A delightfully cheeky, fast-paced school-day caper featuring one of children’s literature’s most infamous trouble-makers—a brilliant choice for young readers who love laughter, school antics and a hint of big-event drama!