Horrid Henry riding high in kids' poll

HORRiD HENRY has stormed in at number two in a recent survey of children’s favourite characters, making him the most popular (and most horrid) character in the 5+ age range.

Children aged between 5 and 12 were polled by Booktrust to pick their favourite literary characters.

The research also found that ‘character’ was the most popular reason for children to choose a particular book.

When asked for his view on the poll, HORRiD HENRY commented,

 

’Nah nah ne nah nah!’

 

 

The complete list can be viewed at http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/oct/20/roald-dahl-childrens-favourites

 

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