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How Henry happened
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Francesca explains how she got the idea for Horrid Henry.
  1. How Henry happened
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    How Henry happened
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    Horrid Henry's Monster Movie
  3. A proof reading
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    A proof reading
  4. Ideas for Henry's stories
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    Ideas for Henry's stories
  5. Not a Horrid Henry book
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    Not a Horrid Henry book
  6. Tips for budding writers
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  7. Q&A with Francesca Simon
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  12. Walking and talking
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    Walking and talking
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