Henry and Beezus (Henry Huggins) - Softcover

Beverly Cleary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812440749 ISBN 13: 9780812440744

Publisher: Perfection Learning, 1990

Synopsis

All Henry Huggins wants is his very own bicycle, a shiny red one to ride up and down Klickitat Street. But no matter how Henry tries to raise money for the bike of his dreams -- from selling bubble gum to delivering newspapers -- he always ends up with too much trouble and not enough money. But Henry's old friend Beezus has an idea that may turn Henry's worst trouble yet into a real business success!

About this title

About the Author:

Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.

Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!

Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.

From AudioFile:

Henry Huggins; his dog, Ribsy; Beezus and her sister, Ramona, and their lively families, neighbors and schoolmates give Beverly Cleary's stories a wealth of characters. William Roberts makes it easy to get acquainted, giving them each clear vocal characteristics. His smooth, articulate British voice seems to have a serious tone, but he's fully able to deliver Henry and Beezus's escapades with style. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Perfection Learning
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0812440749
• ISBN 13: 9780812440744
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 201