Fiery Ramona Quimby and the well-meaning Henry Huggins may clash, but in this delightful and hilarious novel by Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, it's an unlikely compromise that wins the day.
Henry and his friends are building a no-girls-allowed clubhouse. With a private space of their own, and a top-secret password required for entry, the boys are relieved to finally have a hang-out spot they don't have to share.
But Henry's about to find out that nothing—not even a sign—will keep gutsy Ramona out of their clubhouse…and her retaliation may just ruin Henry's newspaper career.
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"This was a great and adorable book. It was an adventure to read about Henry's escapades and how he tries to avoid Ramona. The chapter where he writes to Sheriff Bud, and he "talks" to Ramona on his tv show was the first Henry Huggins/Ramona story I had ever read. I was excited when I realized that."
— Athalia (5 out of 5 stars)
" It was a really fun book to read that reminded me how it is like to be a child and have fun memories with your friends "
— Jennica, 2/17/2014" It was an OK book "
— Giovanni, 2/5/2014" LV enjoyed reading this book. It was the first chapter book she read completely alone. Henry was funny in a dry humor sort of way and she really liked that. I could tolerate the story line. I would definitely encourage other young readers to read it. "
— Renee, 2/3/2014" This book is another one of Beverly Cleary's ever- growing Ramona Quimby series. This book is taken from the persepective of Henry Huggins, Ramona's sister Beezus's close friend. I loved how Beverly Cleary created the plot and it was great. "
— Annabel, 1/13/2014" Another good listen in the car with the kids. "
— Katie, 1/13/2014" Fabulous chapter book for kids..all the kids like this one. "
— Doris, 1/11/2014" My son and I laugh at the same places...always fun to spend some time with Henry, Ribsy and their neighbors. "
— Wendy, 1/1/2014" This book is the classic Cleary book- Ramona is at her finest mischievous self, Henry is doing his best to politely deal with her antics, and there are lots of laughs along the way. This is one of my favorites of the Henry series. "
— Christina, 12/28/2013" Funny book but there are some now politically incorrect moments like Henry dressing up as an Indian for halloween. It was written in the 1960's. "
— Amahla, 12/21/2013" The best Cleary book so far "
— Matthew, 12/13/2013" An absolutely wonderful read aloud. My kids (ages 9 and 6) loved it. We read it in the car and at bedtime. Even Dad was chuckling along with the kids. Poor Henry gets himself into the funniest situations. Beverly Cleary is such a wonderful children's writer. "
— Michelle, 12/11/2013" This one was pretty good! "
— Esther, 12/9/2013" Henry is having a hard time (as usual), but Beverly Clearly steers us through it. "
— Chak, 12/8/2013" Another cute Henry Huggins book! "
— Danielle, 11/30/2013" One of a series of Henry Huggins books--very good series to get kids hooked on "
— Catherine, 8/24/2013" Nick has been loving the Henry Huggins books. The children and their problems are simultaneously universal and specific, a neat trick few children's authors can pull off. These books are classics for a reason. "
— Rachel, 6/4/2013" Henry is building a clubhouse with his friends. "
— Mary-Jane, 4/10/2013" i love this book because it is really funny and it's not boring to read to me "
— Tashi, 3/15/2013" My boys all loved this book. We listened to the audio version. "
— Emily, 2/13/2013" Henry builds a club house in this book!!! Beverly Cleary how do you do it? "
— Natalie, 1/19/2013" What is it about Beverly Cleary that makes you feel good about life? Such a simple, nostalgic wonderful world she transports you to with her childhood books. Loved this one - a perfect read aloud. "
— Kellie, 12/30/2012" It is very funny and interesting. "
— Sydneyko88, 11/8/2012" the story of a young boy learning responsibility and courage in an everyday kind of life. He learns to solve problems, be responsible and to appreciate things he never thought he would. "
— Theresa, 8/25/2011" For a family read- aloud this was pretty cute "
— Lauren, 5/28/2011" Thought about giving this 4 stars, but Neil Patrick Harris' reading pushed it over the top. Good old Henry Huggins. "
— *Kate, 3/29/2011" A great book for kids. I am still waiting for the follow book titled Henry and the Strip Club. "
— Scott, 12/26/2010" No girls allowed! Fadatta, fadatta, fadatta. . . "
— Melissa, 7/21/2010" What I loved most about Ramona, Beezus, Henry, and the rest of Beverly Cleary's children was how real their fears and joys and neuroses seemed to be - and how easily readers could identify with them. I can't wait to give my kids these books. "
— Jessica, 7/14/2010" It is very funny and interesting. "
— Sydneyko88, 12/8/2009" Fun book. I would like to see more younger readers choosing to read these. <br/>Only kids, who have parents for readers will read them. Guess I am going to need to spotlight Beverly Cleary in the library. "
— Caren, 11/14/2009" Another solid one from Cleary. Likeable all-around. "
— babyhippoface, 10/7/2009" Henry is having a hard time (as usual), but Beverly Clearly steers us through it. "
— Chak, 10/6/2009" My boys all loved this book. We listened to the audio version. "
— Emily, 6/30/2009" Nick has been loving the Henry Huggins books. The children and their problems are simultaneously universal and specific, a neat trick few children's authors can pull off. These books are classics for a reason. "
— Rachel, 6/30/2009" can't go wrong with Beverly Cleary, the boy enjoyed listening to this in the car "
— Melinda, 6/24/2009" Just a great book for kids. Was easily one of my top three when I was growing up. Probably best suited for ages 8-12. "
— Bryce, 3/9/2009" i love this book because it is really funny and it's not boring to read to me "
— Tashi, 12/6/2008" It was a really fun book to read that reminded me how it is like to be a child and have fun memories with your friends "
— jennica, 9/30/2008" This book is another one of Beverly Cleary's ever- growing Ramona Quimby series. This book is taken from the persepective of Henry Huggins, Ramona's sister Beezus's close friend. I loved how Beverly Cleary created the plot and it was great. "
— Annabel, 7/15/2008" A great book for kids. I am still waiting for the follow book titled Henry and the Strip Club. "
— Scott, 7/9/2008Beverly Cleary (1916–2021) was an American author of highly acclaimed fiction for children and young adults, including the Henry Huggins series, Ramon Quimby series, stand-alone novels, picture books, and two memoirs. Some of her many awards include the Newbery Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the National Medal of Arts. She was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and lived on a farm in Yamhill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged to have books sent to their tiny town from the state library and acted as a librarian in a room over a bank. It was there that she learned to love books. Generations of children have grown up with Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ralph Mouse, and all of their friends, families, and assorted pets. Her books continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of children of all ages throughout the world.
Neil Patrick Harris is an award-winning actor with roles in television, film, and on stage. His television roles have earned him Primetime Emmy Awards, Young Artist Awards, a People’s Choice Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His breakout television role was as the star of Doogie Howser, MD, and he has acted in dozens of television movies and series since then, most recently as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. He has had roles in three Broadway shows as well as in regional productions in Los Angeles, San Diego, and New York. His film credits include Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. He has narrated dozens of audiobooks and won an AudioFile Earphones Award.