Henry and Ribsy
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1953 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Henry and Ribsy

Written by Beverly Cleary · Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers

Book #3 in the Henry Huggins series

Henry Huggins goes on a fishing trip with his father and catches a 29-pound salmon with his bare hands.

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205 pages· 23,191 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Henry Huggins faces a challenge: keep his troublemaking dog, Ribsy, out of mischief for two months to earn a coveted fishing trip with his dad. But Ribsy's knack for chaos, from chasing cats to devouring ice cream, threatens Henry's plans. As Henry struggles to control his loyal yet unruly companion, he must navigate the antics of his neighborhood, including the unpredictable Ramona. Can Henry keep Ribsy in line, or will his dog's appetite for adventure sink his hopes? Dive into this classic tale of friendship and determination, where every day is a new adventure.

From the publisher

This special edition of Henry and Ribsy features the original illustrations by Louis Darling—the first artist to ever render Henry, Ribsy, Ramona, and Beezus—as well as a foreword written by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Origami Yoda series, Tom Angelberger.

In this humorous and heartfelt novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, the bond between a boy and his dog proves unbreakable, as Henry vows to stick up for Ribsy…even if he is a troublemaker!

From the first moment Henry found Ribsy, the curious mutt was poking his nose into things he shouldn’t be. Whether terrorizing the garbage man, chasing cats, or gobbling Ramona Quimby’s ice cream cone, Henry’s four-legged pal has walked himself into one problem too many. So when Henry asks his dad if his pup can join them on the big fishing trip, Mr. Huggins agrees, but on one condition: Ribsy must stay out of mischief for two whole months.

Henry is confident in his loyal dog—until Ribsy goes overboard with his appetite for chaos…literally!

At a glance
Format
Pages
205
Words
23,191
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about friendshipBooks about fishingBooks about family adventuresBooks about pets
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~R
Scholastic level
O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
417
Publication
Published
March 16, 2021
First published
October 18, 1953
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688213824

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