Scan barcode
jeynus's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
libbydmccarthy's review
4.0
My 6-year old son says, "I liked it and it was funny. Give it 4 stars". I read this aloud to him. I think the chapters seem too long for a beginner reader. I think I'd give it 3 stars. It was fun, but not amazing and I'm not dying to run out and read the rest of the Henry books. My favorite part was the chapter when Henry's mom cuts his hair because the clippers are on sale and his hair looks horrible. I'm sure my poor son can relate... My son was laughing out loud at the end when Henry tackles the 29 lb salmon and catches it with his bare hands. He said, "I think he got the idea to tackle the fish because of the tackle box you use for fishing".
ashleyjean6's review
4.0
My kids would definitely give this 5 stars!! We're already on to Ramona and Beezus. I liked it as well, but I think I liked how much my kids loved it as opposed to the actual book itself. Glad we've found more good books to read together!!
felinity's review
4.0
Unlike the Ramona books, I never read the Henry books as a child (just wasn't interested), but the magic continues. Beverly Cleary's ability to weave an engaging story while seeing things from a child's perspective, including what appears to be a total lack of sense and logic to an adult, does not fail here!
geolatin's review
5.0
I really like how Neil Patrick Harris reads the audiobook. I haven’t read these books since elementary school and now I’m an adult and they are still charming and real.
ikuo1000's review against another edition
5.0
*** Warning: This review contains spoilers! ***
This book is aptly named. Even though Ribsy is an important supporting character in all the Henry Huggins books, in this one, he is in the spotlight. If he behaves, Henry can go on a fishing trip with his dad!
For some reason, this book was much more dramatic than any of the other Beverly Cleary books we've read so far. At one point, there is a scene in which Henry is in a bit of a pickle. He is at the playground, and a bunch of mothers gather around him because it looks like Ribsy chased a wailing Ramona up the jungle gym. We readers know that the situation is not at all what it looks like, but the mothers are determined to get Ribsy sent to the pound. Isabelle was so anxious, she actually stood up because she couldn't sit still! She made worried, whining noises, and couldn't bear the suspense - I thought she might even cry! Even though it was like I couldn't read fast enough for her, I had to pause and calm her down, reminding her that Henry is resourceful, and Beverly Cleary wouldn't let anything bad happen to Ribsy! (Thankfully, the resolution was very satisfying, and both Isabelle and I felt relieved!)
The ending of this book also seemed like it was more of a high than any other happy occasion in any of the other books. Henry goes on the fishing trip with his father, and though it started off disappointing, Henry more than made up for it with his big catch! It was such an exciting crescendo that Isabelle and I were practically giddy as we read. And of course, Isabelle said her favorite thing about this book was that Henry caught his fish!
This book is aptly named. Even though Ribsy is an important supporting character in all the Henry Huggins books, in this one, he is in the spotlight. If he behaves, Henry can go on a fishing trip with his dad!
For some reason, this book was much more dramatic than any of the other Beverly Cleary books we've read so far. At one point, there is a scene in which Henry is in a bit of a pickle. He is at the playground, and a bunch of mothers gather around him because it looks like Ribsy chased a wailing Ramona up the jungle gym. We readers know that the situation is not at all what it looks like, but the mothers are determined to get Ribsy sent to the pound. Isabelle was so anxious, she actually stood up because she couldn't sit still! She made worried, whining noises, and couldn't bear the suspense - I thought she might even cry! Even though it was like I couldn't read fast enough for her, I had to pause and calm her down, reminding her that Henry is resourceful, and Beverly Cleary wouldn't let anything bad happen to Ribsy! (Thankfully, the resolution was very satisfying, and both Isabelle and I felt relieved!)
The ending of this book also seemed like it was more of a high than any other happy occasion in any of the other books. Henry goes on the fishing trip with his father, and though it started off disappointing, Henry more than made up for it with his big catch! It was such an exciting crescendo that Isabelle and I were practically giddy as we read. And of course, Isabelle said her favorite thing about this book was that Henry caught his fish!
canuckmum's review
5.0
This one may be our favourite we have listened to so far. Again narrated by NPH, Henry and his dog, Ribsy, have one funny mishap after another. very enjoyable!