Whenfourth-graderLeighBottsasksMr.Henshawtowritetohimpersonally,hegetsmorethanhebargainedfor.Mr.Henshaw’slettersarefullofquestions,andLeighisgettingtiredofansweringthem.Butashecontinueshiscorrespondancewithhisfavoriteauthor,henotonlygetsplentyoftipsonwriting,hefindsawiseandthoughtfulfriendwhomhecantellhistroubles.
