Dear Mr. Henshaw
by:  Beverly Cleary
1984 Newbery Winner

Leigh is Boy Henshaw's biggest fan.  Henshaw is the author of Leigh's favorite book, Ways to Amuse a Dog.  Leigh's parents are getting divorced, and when he and his mom move, Leigh becomes the new kid in school.  This is an awesome story told through letters and journal entries by Leigh.