HENRY & BEEZUS - Softcover

Cleary, Beverly

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ISBN 10: 0440732956 ISBN 13: 9780440732952

Publisher: Yearling, 1923

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The gang on Klickitat Street is at it again and Henry Huggins and his dog Ribsy find themselves in the middle of all the zaniness. Henry is determined to buy the shiny red bike at the bike shop, but even with the help of Robert and Beezus, Henry keeps coming up short--until an expected bit of good fortune comes his way. 2 cassettes.

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From the Back Cover:

Henry Huggins wants a new bicycle more than anything—a shiny red bicycle that will make even Scooter McCarthy sit up and take notice. Since money doesn't grow on trees, Henry starts a bicycle fund and enlists neighborhood pal Beezus Quimby for help.

But somehow Henry and Beezus's attempts to earn money don't work out quite as planned. Selling bubble gum on the playground lands them in trouble with the teacher, and bidding at a bike auction results in losing Beezus's little sister, Ramona. Still, no matter what they get into, Henry's lucky to have Beezus by his side.

Beverly Cleary portrays a genuine friendship while she tells a very funny story boys and girls alike will enjoy.

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.

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