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Henry and Beezus

by Beverly Cleary, Louis Darling (Illustrator), Tracy Dockray
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Overview

Henry Huggins is friends with Beezus Quimby — even though she's a girl and has a pesky little sister. Her name is Ramona, and she's got a way of causing trouble!

When Henry finds a bonanza of gum balls, Beezus helps him take them to school to sell. She knows he's trying to earn money for a bike. Henry's best chance to get one comes when there's an auction for lost bikes at the police station. He sets off to buy a red one, but Beezus and Ramona tag along — and Ramona brings a fat slimy garden slug . . . .

In her first book, Henry Huggins, Beverly Cleary created funny, endearing characters and situations that left readers asking for more. In this second adventure, Henry tries to get the bike he longs for, and readers laugh while hoping that Henry's dreams come true.

The laughs continue as Henry attempts to raise money to buy a bicycle. Aiding him, to his great surprise, is none other than a girl! Beezus is different from most girls Henry knows, and readers will come to recognize her special appeal.

Synopsis

Henry Huggins is friends with Beezus Quimby — even though she's a girl and has a pesky little sister. Her name is Ramona, and she's got a way of causing trouble!

When Henry finds a bonanza of gum balls, Beezus helps him take them to school to sell. She knows he's trying to earn money for a bike. Henry's best chance to get one comes when there's an auction for lost bikes at the police station. He sets off to buy a red one, but Beezus and Ramona tag along — and Ramona brings a fat slimy garden slug . . . .

In her first book, Henry Huggins, Beverly Cleary created funny, endearing characters and situations that left readers asking for more. In this second adventure, Henry tries to get the bike he longs for, and readers laugh while hoping that Henry's dreams come true.

English Journal

Good news! Henry Huggins is back!

About the Author, Beverly Cleary

New readers find a friend in Beverly Cleary, who displays an uncanny understanding of kid life in Ramona Quimby, Age 8, Henry Huggins, and other titles in her classic series of books about life on Klickitat Street -- books that hold up decade after decade.

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Editorials

English Journal

Good news! Henry Huggins is back!

Chicago Tribune

A very funny sequel to Henry Huggins.

English Journal

Good news! Henry Huggins is back!

School Library Journal

Gr 2-6Based on the endearing book by Beverly Cleary (Morrow, 1952), William Roberts does a fine job presenting the antics centered on Klickitat Street. He differentiates the voices of the numerous characters, a challenge when the key players are all kids of similar ages. Ramona's voice is particularly screechy, while Henry's is subdued. In this book, Henry has saved his money, acquired through various enterprises including the sale of cases of mysterious bubblegum found in a vacant lot, to buy a bicycle. Today's listeners may not put things in the "Bendix" and may be astonished that Henry can get a used bicycle (albeit a girl's model) for $4.04, but dogs still misbehave as do little girls like Ramona. Klickitat Street, though short on diversity, seemed a great place to grow up. This is fun family fare and fine for young readers as well.Fritz Mitnick, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw, PA

Book Details

Published
June 1, 2002
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780688213831

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