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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
A boy and his quest for a bike.
I really liked the fact that Henry had to earn the money to buy his bike. Call me old-fashioned, but earning (and waiting for) what you want only makes you appreciate it more! Sure in the end it was more luck than hard work that got him the bike, but he still was willing to earn it.
I fell at little bad for Beezus though! Ramona steals the "book" in every scene they are in. It quite clear why Ramona gets her own (more popular) series!
I really liked the fact that Henry had to earn the money to buy his bike. Call me old-fashioned, but earning (and waiting for) what you want only makes you appreciate it more! Sure in the end it was more luck than hard work that got him the bike, but he still was willing to earn it.
I fell at little bad for Beezus though! Ramona steals the "book" in every scene they are in. It quite clear why Ramona gets her own (more popular) series!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Another fun kids book!
Read as part of my Beverly Cleary author study. Illustrations by Louis Darling. Beezus and Ramona were introduced in Henry Huggins, but they’re becoming more central characters in this book. Henry is one of my favorite kids’ book characters anyway, so I love how he develops in this book. Also, just as a personal aside, I love seeing the difference between then and now, especially in terms of money. It’s interesting to see how much Henry’s dream bike costs, and how much he earns per chore.
I love how Henry’s story is interesting and engaging while being adventurous in a way that is attainable for kids. I think it helps connect them to their own community, since Henry’s action takes place in his own neighborhood. I also think it helps develop their imagination play, because they can play everyday games and reenactments inspired by the story.
I love how Henry’s story is interesting and engaging while being adventurous in a way that is attainable for kids. I think it helps connect them to their own community, since Henry’s action takes place in his own neighborhood. I also think it helps develop their imagination play, because they can play everyday games and reenactments inspired by the story.
There is no better comfort re-read than Beverly Cleqry, so being home sick I have been burrowing deep in the heart of Klickitat Street. Sometimes Henry's dismissal of his loyal friend Beezus is unselfconsciously sexist and annoying, but mostly the story of a boy who is trying to earn enough money for a bicycle with his friends' help remarkably undated. Also introduces the inimitable Ramona Quimby, who immediately steals any scene she is in.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I thought this was gonna be a cute little story about Henry’s friendship with Beezus but he just complained about girls the whole time. Anyways. Henry’s plans to get a bike were pretty entertaining.
Listened to this with E.
Beverly Cleary wrote this book in the 50s and in many ways the story is timeless. Henry desires a new bike and the story ends happily after some twists and turns. I’m taking stars away because several times in the story it talks about how Beezus is pretty good “for a girl.” If I had been reading the story aloud instead of listening to an audiobook I probably would’ve skipped those sentences!
Beverly Cleary wrote this book in the 50s and in many ways the story is timeless. Henry desires a new bike and the story ends happily after some twists and turns. I’m taking stars away because several times in the story it talks about how Beezus is pretty good “for a girl.” If I had been reading the story aloud instead of listening to an audiobook I probably would’ve skipped those sentences!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Other than the bits where Henry makes disparaging comments about girls being dumb, thoroughly enjoyed this.
I love Beverly Cleary. My mom read the books, then read gave her books to me to read and now I'm giving them to my son to read. I read this book out loud with my son. Even though he's perfectly capable of reading by himself, he loves the snuggle time of reading with mama.
This was a fun little book. Each chapter finds Henry trying a different tactic to earn enough money to buy himself a bicycle. Beezus helps him but definitely has a supporting role in the book - it isn't really Henry and Beezus as best buddies like the title implies. Beezus always has her annoying little sister tagging along - a little preview of how ornery she'll be in her own books.
My son and I loved comparing life in the 50s when this book was first published to life today. For instance, Henry sells gum to his friends at two pieces for a penny. A bag of chips cost a dime. My son thought this astounding but he knew this was a REALLY long time ago because his mom wasn't even born yet.
I loved the wholesomeness of this book. That the kids in it were basically nice and said things like "jeepers". No one was sassy to their parents like in so many middle-grade books today. This is a great book to read and discuss with your middle grade reader.
This was a fun little book. Each chapter finds Henry trying a different tactic to earn enough money to buy himself a bicycle. Beezus helps him but definitely has a supporting role in the book - it isn't really Henry and Beezus as best buddies like the title implies. Beezus always has her annoying little sister tagging along - a little preview of how ornery she'll be in her own books.
My son and I loved comparing life in the 50s when this book was first published to life today. For instance, Henry sells gum to his friends at two pieces for a penny. A bag of chips cost a dime. My son thought this astounding but he knew this was a REALLY long time ago because his mom wasn't even born yet.
I loved the wholesomeness of this book. That the kids in it were basically nice and said things like "jeepers". No one was sassy to their parents like in so many middle-grade books today. This is a great book to read and discuss with your middle grade reader.
I read all the Henry Huggins books as a kid. He's still just as enjoyable now and I'm really getting a kick out of the audio book version.