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ruffian23's review against another edition
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
4.0
grandma_debby's review
4.0
How did I miss Beverly Cleary's books when I was in grade school? I think I outgrew the children's books before she wrote about Henry, Ramona, and Beezus (that does date me!). It's time for my second childhood!
carrieksnider's review
4.0
Our kids love listening to the Beverly Cleary books in the car. As soon as we finish one, we move onto the next. I laughed out loud several times during this book. I love how Henry gets himself into the funniest predicaments and how the other characters are able to help him.
froydis's review against another edition
5.0
Love, love love these books! Its been a while since I visited with this classic from my childhood. Very charming and a fun read.
manda_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ktcarlston's review
3.0
Cute. I mean nothing earth-shattering but I love listening to these books with my son, Henry. However, poor Henry Huggins seems to not think very highly of himself. My cousin told me that she doesn't read these books to her elementary school classroom because the language seems so out-dated - which it is- but I think listening helps overcome that. These are just sweet stories. I have no doubt that we'll continue reading/listening to them.
kimu's review
4.0
Other than the bits where Henry makes disparaging comments about girls being dumb, thoroughly enjoyed this.
ikuo1000's review
4.0
*** Warning: This review contains spoilers! ***
Isabelle emphatically wanted to give this book 5 stars, so the 4 star rating is all me.
The book it titled Henry and Beezus, and Beezus does have a nice supporting role, but their relationship wasn't exactly a focal point, like the way the relationship between Beezus and Ramona was a central concern in Beezus and Ramona. Scooter McCarthy is probably mentioned more often than Beezus, though Henry's relationship with Scooter is kind of about friendly one-upmanship, and perhaps not title-worthy. Going into this book, I thought maybe it would be more about Henry and Beezus planning stuff together, or getting into trouble together, but more often than not, Beezus just happened to be there, or she - and Ramona - tagged along while Henry resigned himself to their company, or at best was indifferent. Still, any time Beezus was involved, she invariable came to Henry's aid or otherwise supported him in some way. I think she was a good friend to Henry, and I wish the book had explored that friendship more, and maybe even had Henry seeking out and enjoying - or at least appreciating - her company more often.
Also, one detail at the end of the book bothered me, and I'm not sure if I missed something, or what. Henry was embarrassed to win a bunch of beauty salon coupons at a raffle, but was then quite pleased with his prize when he realized that his mother and her friends would buy the coupons off of him. The thing is, Beezus was the first to offer to buy a coupon for a free permanent wave (I love how dated the book is!) - Henry had won 2 such coupons - and she was thrilled when Henry said yes. But then later, Henry's mother and Scooter's mom offer to buy the same coupons for more money, and the implication is that they get the coupons - so Beezus is left with nothing! But the book doesn't even mention Beezus getting shafted, so it seems like that point was entirely overlooked...
Anyway, other than those two shortcomings, it really is an enjoyable book. Henry is on a quest to own a bicycle, and I love how he exhibits patience and resourcefulness as he goes about earning the money himself. Of course, Isabelle says her favorite thing about this book is that Henry gets his bike!
Isabelle emphatically wanted to give this book 5 stars, so the 4 star rating is all me.
The book it titled Henry and Beezus, and Beezus does have a nice supporting role, but their relationship wasn't exactly a focal point, like the way the relationship between Beezus and Ramona was a central concern in Beezus and Ramona. Scooter McCarthy is probably mentioned more often than Beezus, though Henry's relationship with Scooter is kind of about friendly one-upmanship, and perhaps not title-worthy. Going into this book, I thought maybe it would be more about Henry and Beezus planning stuff together, or getting into trouble together, but more often than not, Beezus just happened to be there, or she - and Ramona - tagged along while Henry resigned himself to their company, or at best was indifferent. Still, any time Beezus was involved, she invariable came to Henry's aid or otherwise supported him in some way. I think she was a good friend to Henry, and I wish the book had explored that friendship more, and maybe even had Henry seeking out and enjoying - or at least appreciating - her company more often.
Also, one detail at the end of the book bothered me, and I'm not sure if I missed something, or what. Henry was embarrassed to win a bunch of beauty salon coupons at a raffle, but was then quite pleased with his prize when he realized that his mother and her friends would buy the coupons off of him. The thing is, Beezus was the first to offer to buy a coupon for a free permanent wave (I love how dated the book is!) - Henry had won 2 such coupons - and she was thrilled when Henry said yes. But then later, Henry's mother and Scooter's mom offer to buy the same coupons for more money, and the implication is that they get the coupons - so Beezus is left with nothing! But the book doesn't even mention Beezus getting shafted, so it seems like that point was entirely overlooked...
Anyway, other than those two shortcomings, it really is an enjoyable book. Henry is on a quest to own a bicycle, and I love how he exhibits patience and resourcefulness as he goes about earning the money himself. Of course, Isabelle says her favorite thing about this book is that Henry gets his bike!
whitneyborup's review against another edition
4.0
I want to write fan fiction about the full grown adult dog food salesman who taunted a child so relentlessly that the kid ate dog food.