Henry Huggins (Morrow Junior Books) | 
 enlarge | Author: Beverly Cleary
Creator: Tracy Dockray
Publisher: HarperCollins
Category: Book
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Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 790231
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Morrow Eagle library ed
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 160
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.6
ISBN: 0688213855
EAN: 9780688213855
ASIN: 0688213855
Publication Date: September 1, 1950
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Nothing ever happens to Henry Huggins. Nothing, that is, until a stray dog named Ribsy comes into his life. Pretty soon, Henry and Ribsy are wreaking havoc on the city bus, getting a ride in a police car with sirens wailing, and winning a prize at the dog show. Thanks to their joint shenanigans, Henry finds himself covered in green paint one day, and later accidentally colors Ribsy's fur pale pink. One week, Henry catches earthworms for his fisherman neighbor to raise money for a borrowed ball Ribsy helped him lose. One football costs a lot of earthworms--1,395, to be exact. Plus 41 worms for tax. Life is no longer dull. Beverly Cleary's lively, award-winning books virtually shout "good, old-fashioned fun!" Since 1950, Henry and his friends (found in Beezus and Ramona and Newbery Honor Book Ramona and Her Father, among others) have displayed all the mixed-up emotions and tricky jams kids everywhere seem to experience. Henry's action-packed days are captured in droll line drawings by Louis Darling. Luckily for young readers, there are dozens of Cleary books to explore as soon as this one is devoured. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
Genuinely funny books for children are few and far between. So when a story like Henry Huggins comes along, it comes to stay. In this irresistible boy's adventures, children everywhere see themselves. During one unforgettable year that begins when Henry discovers a lost, hungry dog he calls Ribsy, readers will have a grand time. Before the suspenseful conclusion, they'll meet Henry's friends on Klickitat Street--including Beezus and her little sister, Ramona--and enjoy lots of funny happenings. No wonder this continuously engaging and heartwarming book is a classic!
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 Fun book about Henry's simple adventures! January 5, 2009
Musicbookfan
When I was in second grade, our teacher read us Henry Huggins aloud and we loved it so much that we begged her to read it again. That was many, many years ago but I can still hear her reading the book and remember our class asking her to please keep reading! I read this book to my kids and they love Henry's adventures, starting with how he gets his dog Ribsy and tries to bring him home on the bus! Despite having to overcome some crazy obstacles, everything always works out well for Henry. What a delight that is!
The stories are simple fun. Since the book was written 50+ years ago, my kids are intrigued by how much freedom Henry, as a 3rd grader, has (going to town by himself, taking the bus, etc). It was a different era and while reading to my kids we often stop to discuss how some things have changed over time. The same goes for Henry's spending money - for e.g. he spends a nickel for an ice cream, and my kids wanted to know how much that would be "in today's money".
There's not many illustrations, but they're good, and this is one chapter book that my kids don't even miss not having many illustrations. Beverly Cleary's writing is simple, descriptive, and clear that it's easy to picture everything vividly without illustrations.
This is a fun, happy book!! Kids too young to read a chapter book will enjoy hearing the stories read aloud, and chapter book readers will also enjoy Henry Huggins as well. The stories appeal to all ages. Enjoy!
 BNN November 17, 2008
Henry Huggins, Written by Beverly Cleary, is a book about a dog and a boy.
Henry finds a dog and he wants to keep it. So he brought it home. He washed it and called it Ribsy. He was so skinny you could see his ribs. That's why Henry called him Ribsy.
What I liked about liked about this book is that Henry and Ribsy were best friends. Also that this story is about a dog and a boy. Each chapter is different and different things happen.
The author's message is that a person and an animal can be best friends. I recommend this book if you love animals. It was my favorite book.
Woohoo! A great book for kids November 11, 2008
M. Heiss (USA)
The Beverly Cleary books are great for kids. They show independent children and normal families. In the books are ordinary stress levels, pressure, respect, and consideration. The parents are loving and well-adjusted.
It doesn't get much better than this, especially in the first-and-second-grade boys' categories.
There are lots of worthwhile books with girl heroines, but these Henry Huggins books shine for boys.
 Henry Huggins...sample. June 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This sample only shows the introduction! Where's the chapter 1? This sample needs to be extended; there's no storyline.
Fantastic March 31, 2008
BG (Woodland, California)
I have a number of Ramona CD's so thought I'd venture out into Henry Huggins. As much as I love Ramona, this Henry CD is the best, due in part to the voice of Neil Patrick Harris. My son loves to listen to a CD every night before going to bed, and he requests this one more often than any other. It's amazing to think that Beverly Cleary's book, written 50 years ago, can still appeal to youngsters today. It's timeless. Thank you Beverly Cleary!
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