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kslhersam's review against another edition
4.0
It took us a while, but Isaac and I finally finished this one. After we read the first Henry Huggins he wanted to continue the series. After finishing this 2nd one we both agreed to pick something new for our next book. I enjoyed Henry, but I don't want to overdo it.
I do find it interesting how different life was for kids back in the 70's or 80's, whenever this was based. Henry pretty much roamed free and worked hard for his money and bought his own things. I miss that independence in children these days.
I do find it interesting how different life was for kids back in the 70's or 80's, whenever this was based. Henry pretty much roamed free and worked hard for his money and bought his own things. I miss that independence in children these days.
blairewithane's review against another edition
3.0
This was my least favorite so far in our read aloud journey through the Ramona books and now the henry books. In this one Henry tries to earn enough money to buy a bike. There are some plenty of funny mishaps...but this one engages in gender stereotypes in a way Cleary normally doesn’t, and Henry gets teased a lot in a way that borders on mean that isn’t present in her other books. I prefer the Ramona series - a lot of the difference may be due to the time period in which they were written. Still love Beverly Cleary - this just wasn’t my favorite.
emlickliter's review against another edition
4.0
Henry and Beezus by Beverly Cleary – The only being with more chaotic good in the universe than Ribsy? The Quimby girls! A good laugh! Happy Reading!
ashleysbooknook's review against another edition
5.0
Good, clean book. Not as many lessons as Ramona, but fun. Shows a great example of hard work.
beccah85's review against another edition
5.0
These books are timeless and great for readers of all ages!!
deniset's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
tea_rex_love's review against another edition
3.0
The Ramona books were some of my favorites when I was little, but I never got around to reading any of the Henry Huggins books. I remedied that this week.
Basically, this book is about how far Henry Huggins will go to attain a bicycle and how many times his plans are thwarted. When he discovers boxes of bubblegum, he wants to sell them to his classmates to get money for his bike fund, but that scheme falls apart when his classmates get tired of his gum and when his school outlaws gum. Then he tries to take over Scooter's paper route to earn money, but Ribsy fetches the neighbor's papers before anyone can read them. The chapters continue along these lines until one night Henry finally finds himself with enough money to buy a bike.
I don't think I'll read any of the other Henry Huggins books, because I am not interested in any of those books without either of the Quimby sisters as a main character.
Basically, this book is about how far Henry Huggins will go to attain a bicycle and how many times his plans are thwarted. When he discovers boxes of bubblegum, he wants to sell them to his classmates to get money for his bike fund, but that scheme falls apart when his classmates get tired of his gum and when his school outlaws gum. Then he tries to take over Scooter's paper route to earn money, but Ribsy fetches the neighbor's papers before anyone can read them. The chapters continue along these lines until one night Henry finally finds himself with enough money to buy a bike.
I don't think I'll read any of the other Henry Huggins books, because I am not interested in any of those books without either of the Quimby sisters as a main character.
rea_scott's review against another edition
4.0
I liken the experience of this book to reading an episode of Leave it to Beaver.
library_brandy's review against another edition
3.0
I was never as in love with Henry Huggins as I was with Ramona Quimby, but I still enjoyed this. A pleasant way to spend a hot afternoon!