Henry Heckelbeck and the High-Dive Dare - by Wanda Coven

About the Book

"Henry's friends are excited to try out the diving boards at their new community pool, but Henry's fear of heights dampens his enthusiasm."--

Book Synopsis

In this twelfth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry tries the high dive at the new community pool!

Henry and his friends go to the new community pool that has just opened for summer! And the timing couldn't be better because it is hot-hot-hot outside. When Henry's friends see that there are diving boards at the pool, let the splashing begin! But Henry's got a secret...he's a little afraid of heights.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

About the Author

Wanda Coven has always loved magic. When she was little, she used to make secret potions from smooshed shells and acorns. Then she would pretend to transport herself and her friends to enchanted places. Now she visits other worlds through writing. Wanda lives with her husband and son in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They have three cats: Hilda, Agnes, and Claw-dia.

Priscilla Burris is the illustrator and author-illustrator of many books for children. She attributes her love of children's books and library visits to the East Los Angeles Library. Priscilla loves her role of creating characters and stories for readers everywhere. She lives in sunny Arizona, where she finds the sunrises and sunsets awe-inspiring.