Grand, Genius Summer of Henry Hoobler

Take a ride through a summer of discovery in The Grand, Genius Summer of Henry Hoobler-a funny, warm, and honest story about finding courage, friendship, and freedom. Henry Hoobler dreads his family's beach camping holiday. He's afraid of everything from spiders to sharks-and most of all, the idea of riding his new bike without training wheels. But this summer, things change. He meets Cassie, a bold and kind friend who helps him uncover bravery he didn't know he had. Through campfires, sea adventures, and unexpected challenges, Henry starts to see the world-and himself-differently. This uplifting story is perfect for primary readers learning to face their fears, embrace change, and discover who they truly are.

Educational Benefits:

• Explores personal growth and emotional development through realistic fiction.
• Encourages students to reflect on courage, friendship, and self-identity.
• Supports character analysis and empathy-building in literature discussions.
• Promotes descriptive language and narrative structure in writing activities.

Classroom Ideas:

• Discuss and journal personal fears and how students have faced them.
• Map out Henry's emotional journey across key events in the story.
• Use as inspiration for creating character diaries or postcards from camp.
• Link to outdoor education or bike safety programs in a wellbeing unit.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 7-11 years
• Dimensions: 19.8 cm x 12.8 cm x 1.27 cm