Henry Baker : Dodnash Books : 9781999783266 : 1999783263 : 24 Dec 2019 : "...the hero of these short stories, Henry Baker, is just the kind of kid a kid would enjoy reading about.""An excellent children's story, very nicely written; full of enthusiasm and wonder.When Henry Baker finds a small, super-shiny black pencil on his way to school, his life is changed forever...This nine-story compendium provides a gently stretching read for 7 to 9 year olds, or perfectly paced bedtime stories for younger children. The wide-ranging subject matter - from a friendship dilemma to helping a passing Viking; picking up the pieces from a karate disaster to finding a lost voice - will amuse your youngsters whilst quietly encouraging them to think.Nicky is an amateur archaeologist and an author of adult historical fiction, as well as a karateka and the chair of the village Neighbourhood Plan committee - many of the stories are drawn from her research or every day life, giving them a depth of detail!The