Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret (1)

these books are a great cross between a hybrid graphic novel and a solid novel. They have a few pictures with I think help the kids that can't seem to see the characters in their heads. Its perfect for those kids who want a chapter book but can't commit to the true chapter books yet.

Heidi Heckelbeck has always been homeschooled, but now she’s going to public school for the first time in second grade. And it is not a good experience. There’s a mean girl, a play she has to perform in even though she doesn’t want to, and already knowing what they are learning because her mother taught her at home. I think the Heidi Heckelbeck books would have been very useful for my middle son when he went to public school for the first time in second grade and hated every minute of the half year he attended. The end was extremely abrupt and left off on a cliffhanger which my boys and I did not like. I recommend this book to young readers ready for chapter books. Bonus if it’s a young reader transitioning from homeschooling to public school for the first time.

It's funny how reading the right book to a child can make them come alive. I had started reading a middle grade novel to my children before bedtime each night. While the book was fantastic, it was far over my five year old's head. After a few nights of that, I switched over to reading Heidi Hecklebeck Has a Secret to my kids. Instantly, both of my children became engrossed in the story as they laughed and worried along with Heidi. The simplified writing, illustrations, and relatable plot all made it an enriching experience. My kids could understand and enjoy the story. Each night they would ask for more of Heidi Hecklebeck.As far as the writing and characters go, they were all what you would expect from an early chapter book. The end of the book hints at something larger that might happen as the series continues. You'd better believe that my girls are asking for the next book in the series!Illustrations - black and white illustrations on almost every page. Very cute and age appropriate.Content: clean

My 5-year old daughter rates 5 starts and wants more Heidi books.I agreed, up to the side story, starting page 10 about Heidi and Henry helping Dad with work from home. “... test my brand-new fruit cola formula” Why does he have to work at a soda pop company? What’s wrong with yogurt, cereal, or even icecream designers?Childhood obesity and tooth decay are are epidemic, and sugary drinks are the main contributor. I substituted “milkshake.” The author and editor should have done the same to earn otherwise 5 stars.

Great series for little ones with larger print. My daughter is dyslexic and read this very well and fast

This book was perfect for my second grader that struggles with reading. She loves the premise of the story (especially since we had just finished reading the Harry Potter series) and was able to read most of the words without too much difficulty which have her a huge boost of confidence. She is finally beginning to love reading and that makes me love the story even more!

My 8 year old daughter really likes this book. I was looking for a new series for her to start after finishing the Dork Diaries books. She feels that these books are below her reading level and she's not as interested in the subject matter as she was with Dork Diaries, but she did enjoy it.

I am tutoring fourth grader Who has some difficulty with her reading skills and this book it’s just right for her.

She loves all Heidi books, and also Sophie mouse, and critter club. Great book Series.

Daughter loves these books