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Start with Dear Mr. Henshaw and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.

2 books
Published 1983 to 1991
Status: Likely complete

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Dear Mr. Henshaw

Start with Dear Mr. Henshaw

Book 1 by Beverly Cleary • Published 1983

Through letters to his favorite author, Leigh Botts pours out worries about his parents’ divorce, a stolen lunch, and being the new kid. As the correspondence turns into a private journal, he discovers that writing ca...

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Leigh Botts reading order

Ends with Strider

  1. 1
    Dear Mr. Henshaw

    Book 1:Dear Mr. Henshaw

    Beverly Cleary • 1983

    Through letters to his favorite author, Leigh Botts pours out worries about his parents’ divorce, a stolen lunch, and being the new kid. As the correspondence turns into a private journal, he discovers that writing ca...

  2. 2
    Strider

    Book 2:Strider

    Beverly Cleary • 1991

    Now fourteen, Leigh Botts keeps a diary about high school, his parents’ separate lives, and Strider, the abandoned dog he shares with his friend Barry. Running with Strider and training for track help Leigh find confi...

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Leigh Botts FAQ

What is the best order to read the Leigh Botts series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Dear Mr. Henshaw.

How many books are in the Leigh Botts series?

There are 2 books currently listed in the Leigh Botts series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Leigh Botts series?

New readers should start with Dear Mr. Henshaw, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Leigh Botts series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1983 to 1991.