Books like Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom by Suzy Kline
On the final day of second grade, Song Lee hosts a celebratory party at an amusement park. Harry Lee, excited for the rides, is terrified of one: the Drop of Doom. The book follows his internal struggle, the support from friends, and the looming challenge of dealing with his classmate Sidney’s teasing as he moves into third grade.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Suzy Kline
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