Horrid Henry's Nits is an Early Reader book designed as a stepping stone for young readers, featuring a simplified version of a popular Henry short story. The plot centers around every child’s worst school nightmare: nits (head lice). Henry, of course, manages to turn this itchy, embarrassing situation into an opportunity for maximum mayhem. As the looming threat of Nitty Nora, the nit nurse, approaches, Henry is determined to ensure that he is not the only one facing the dreaded treatment. The short narrative is packed with Henry’s characteristic schemes and chaotic attempts to pass his problem on, making it a perfectly gross and hilarious read for children who enjoy stories about bodily functions and schoolyard drama.
