Henry and the Clubhouse: 5 (Henry Huggins) - Softcover

Cleary, Beverly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0380709155 ISBN 13: 9780380709151

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1990

Synopsis

In her new story Mrs. Cleary presents not only Henry Huggins himself but many other familar friends. Chief among them is Beezus who, though only a girl, is so sensible that Henry really enjoys being with her. The same cannot be said of her little sister Ramona, whose alarmingly accurate memory of what she sees on televison torments them all. Scowling ferociously and pointing straight at Henry, Ramona says with horrid glee, "Remember! Only you can prevent forest fires." Fortunately, Henry can take Ramona in his stride most of the time, especially when he is busy delivering papers.

About this title

Review:

"Beverly Cleary does it again. Recommended, of course."--School Library Journal

"Hooray for Henry Huggins- and Beverly Cleary! Hilarious, true to life, and just great!"--Association of Children's Librarians

"Henry's adventures in building a clubhouse and delivering the Journal to the 43 customers on his paper route are believable, funny, and easy to read."--Chicago Tribune

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.

Jaqueline Rogers has been a professional children's book illustrator for more than twenty years and has worked on nearly one hundred children's books.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0380709155
• ISBN 13: 9780380709151
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224
• Illustrator: Rogers Jacqueline