Book Series · 6 Books

Henry Huggins Books

In order from Henry Huggins to Ribsy.

Henry Huggins
Henry and Beezus
Henry and Ribsy
Henry and the Paper Route
Henry and the Clubhouse
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Henry Huggins
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1950

Henry Huggins

By Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator)

A young boy's life is forever changed when he finds a lost dog.

155 pages· 22,243 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Summary: Henry Huggins' mundane life takes a turn when he meets Ribsy, a mischievous dog with a knack for trouble. Their bond is instant, but when Ribsy's original owner shows up, Henry faces losing his newfound companion. As Henry navigates this challenge, readers are introduced to the lively world of Klickitat Street, filled with friends like Beezus and Ramona. Will Henry find a way to keep Ribsy, or is their adventure together at an end? Discover the heartwarming and humorous journey of a boy and his dog in this timeless tale.
In reading order

Henry Huggins Series

6 books · Published 1950–1964

#1

Henry Huggins

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1950

A young boy's life is forever changed when he finds a lost dog.

#2
Henry and Beezus
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Henry and Beezus

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1952

A boy's quest for a bike leads to unexpected challenges and friendships.

#3
Henry and Ribsy
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Henry and Ribsy

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1953

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

#4
Henry and the Paper Route
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Henry and the Paper Route

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1957

A young boy's adventures with his dog and a group of mischievous kittens lead him to try to get a paper route and become more responsible.

#5
Henry and the Clubhouse
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Henry and the Clubhouse

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1962

Boys' clubhouse faces Ramona's unstoppable mischief, threatening Henry's newspaper dreams.

#6
Ribsy
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Ribsy

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1964

A lost dog embarks on a wild journey to reunite with his boy.

Companion series

Ramona Quimby Series

8 books · Published 1955–1999

#1

Beezus and Ramona

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1955

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up with a pesky little sister.

#2
Ramona the Pest
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Ramona the Pest

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968

A young girl navigates the challenges of kindergarten and learns valuable lessons about friendship and growing up.

#3
Ramona the Brave
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Ramona the Brave

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1975

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and learning to control her temper.

Ramona and Her Father
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Ramona and Her Father

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1977

A young girl's world shifts when her father loses his job, testing her family's resilience.

Ramona and Her Mother
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Ramona and Her Mother

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1979

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and family dynamics.

Ramona Quimby, Age 8
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Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and family life.

#7
Ramona Forever
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Ramona Forever

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1984

Ramona faces family secrets, potential moves, and sisterly chaos. Can she handle it all?

#8
Ramona's World
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Ramona's World

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1999

This book is about a young girl navigating fourth grade and family life.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Henry Huggins series?

There are 6 books in the Henry Huggins series. It began with Henry Huggins in 1950, and the newest book, Ribsy, was published in 1964.

What order should you read the Henry Huggins books in?

Start with Henry Huggins and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Henry Huggins books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Henry Huggins book is the longest?

Ribsy is the longest book in the series at 28,781 words (240 pages).

Which Henry Huggins book is the shortest?

Henry Huggins is the shortest at 22,243 words (155 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Henry Huggins to life.

01

Beverly Cleary

Author
02

Jacqueline Rogers

Illustrator

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