Thursday 28 July 2011

Moody Margaret moves in review

My second Horrid Henry episode review is here!

In this episode Moody Margaret, Henry's nemesis stays with the family for 2 weeks. 2 whole weeks! Something must be done!

Moody Margaret moves in is a terrific episode! It is fun, makes welcome changes to the book and filled with flair. The episode is different from what was probably the weakest story in the book HORRID HENRY TRICKS THE TOOTH FAIRY. This episode really is great. Do you know what? I can't fault it at all! Here are the differences from the book:
Henry never put Peter in the dustbin in the book.
The scene when Henry recieves the news about Margaret coming to stay is different.
Margaret is put in Henry's room as a punishment, not as a random decision.
Henry's family do not clean up when Margaret arrives.
The scene with the suitcases and luggage never occurred in the book.
The dinner scene is different.
Margaret only stays for one night.
Mum doesn't argue with Margaret about breakfast.
Henry's diary is omitted.
Henry sends an email instead of a telegram.
Henry also tricks Margaret into putting Peter in the dustbin and pretends Margaret had thrown his stuff out of the window.

Verdict: ***** a fun and lively episode that is intelligent and well structured.

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