Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary gives readers a hero they'll relate to, and root for, in this comical and inspiring novel about Henry Huggins's mission to prove himself worthy of his very own paper route.
All the older kids work their own paper route, but because Henry is not eleven yet, Mr. Capper won't let him. Desperate to change his mind, Henry tries everything he can think of to show he's mature and responsible enough for the job. From offering free kittens to new subscribers, to hauling hundreds of pounds of old newspapers for his school's paper drive, there's nothing Henry won't try.
But it might just be the irrepressible Ramona Quimby who shows Mr. Capper just how capable Henry is.
The Henry Huggins books have been beloved touchstone classics for generations. They're funny and fast reads with appealing illustrations, sure to be welcomed by both eager and reluctant readers.
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"As a kid, these were some of my absolute favorite books! I personally preferred Henry to Ramona and Beezus, but I love that they're neighbors and are featured in each others' stories. I am definitely going to get my kids to read all of Beverly Cleary's books."
— Julia (5 out of 5 stars)
" i luv all the ramona quimby books by beverly clearly and even though im too old to read these books, i still do sometimes. they're really funny and hav amazing plots! "
— Chamini, 2/20/2014" It was nice because Henry was able to get the paper route but his neighbor gave it to him. "
— Nate, 2/20/2014" This is the first Cleary Dylan and I read. "
— Lydiaohlydia, 2/17/2014" I didn't think the Henry books were nearly as entertaining as the Ramona books. Henry's "adventures" were kind of boring. "
— Needleroozer, 2/11/2014" I remember reading this! So so cute and very lovable story! "
— Chelsea, 1/30/2014" Henry is only 10 but wants a job of being a paper boy but Mr. Capper doesn't hire until someone is 11. Henry does whatever he can to prove he is well qualified; he tries to give away kittens as a bonus when he sells newspaper subscriptions, he also totes around old magazines for the school paper drive. Henry still isn't allowed to have the job until he is 11. A new kid shows up, Murph. Murph takes over Scooter's old paper route which Henry wanted. Murph gave the paper route to Henry because he couldn't handle Ramona, she is destroying the paper route by throwing the papers off of customer's lawns onto random lawns. Henry outsmarts Ramona and is able to continue on with his paper route. This book would be used as a chapter book for a third grade classroom. "
— Katie, 1/29/2014" Henry doesn't have the magnetism that silly rotten Ramona has, but it's easy to identify with him. He's a good kid. "
— Andrew, 1/23/2014" All the books with Ramona, Henry, Beezus and Ribsy are hilarious. "
— Lily, 1/21/2014" This was one of my favorite "Ramona" books. "
— Rivkah., 1/20/2014" to me this book was good i relly liked it and it took me 2 days to read this "
— Niasia, 12/31/2013" This one's OK. I didn't like it as much as the other books by Cleary. "
— Grace, 12/17/2013" Not as many wacky hijinks as other Cleary books, but a good message about perseverance, disappointment and parents. "
— Robin, 12/13/2013" I thought this was cute, but it didn't hold the magic of the former "Henry" books we've read. It was a little slow at times and not as funny - still very cute, but I'd read it first before others :) "
— Kellie, 12/9/2013" Another great book from Beverly Cleary. Even though this book is set in the 1950's, it still reeled my kids in. "
— Carolyn, 11/30/2013" I think ramona is a pest in this book. "
— Hannah, 11/22/2013" Ramona is such a trouble maker! "
— Sydneyko88, 1/6/2013" The man who gets my Henry Huggins references is the man I'm going to marry. "
— Kristina, 11/13/2012" I liked this book because it was interesting. I also think that if you like Beverly Clearly then you will in joy this book. "
— Lauren, 9/27/2012" My favorite part is when Henry gets the paper route at the end. "
— Nicole, 6/13/2012" This book was REALLY boring! When I read it, I always fell asleep because it was so boring. "
— Michelle, 3/10/2012" Henry gets four kittens and he outsmarts a genius. But can he get a paper route? "
— Kirei, 2/22/2012" Another winner with my boys! The Henry series also has "guest appearances" by Ramona, who my boys love! "
— Christina, 2/9/2012" This book made me laugh out loud, not a good thing in the middle of a quiet church meeting. (Shhh, don't tell anyone I was reading during church.) "
— Christian, 1/11/2012" I don't like Henry as much as Cleary's other characters -- he's just too earnest for me. However, Andy loves to read about Henry and Ribsy, so we do. It's funny trying to explain some of the more dated references. "
— Kelly, 11/16/2011" Henry's objective is to get his own paper route. "
— Mary-Jane, 10/30/2011" i'd go with 2 1/2 stars- i totally agree with my mom- this wasn't the best read aloud for fam. "
— Lauren, 9/16/2011" My 10 year old son and I read this together. We laughed at henry and his encounters with Ramona. I loved Henry's determination in getting the paper route. My son loved it so much, we're reading another Henry book. "
— Jill, 8/18/2011" Beverly Cleary was on eof the favorites of my childhood, and while my kids were less attached to her, they still enjoyed her books--this is a good one. "
— Catherine, 8/7/2011" I believe "Henry and the Paper Route" was the last Beverly Cleary book I read. The reason this review is only two-out-of-five stars is because I was beginning to outgrow her characters and their situations no longer seemed as interesting. "
— Carol, 7/23/2011" Cleary has such a funny writing style! "
— Elizabeth, 7/5/2011" Henry grows responsible and takes on a paper route...and something in him dies just a tad bit. "
— R., 7/2/2011" 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, 6/29/2011" I liked this book because it was interesting. I also think that if you like Beverly Clearly then you will in joy this book. "
— Lauren, 3/24/2011" I read this to my son and he really liked it. It shows how Henry has to grow up and how his decisions effect his life. "
— James, 12/11/2010" This book is extreamly funny. I would reccomend other people to read it. "
— Jordan, 9/14/2010" 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" Ramona is such a trouble maker! "
— Sydneyko88, 12/8/2009" I think ramona is a pest in this book. <br/> "
— Hannah, 6/30/2009" to me this book was good i relly liked it and it took me 2 days to read this <br/> "
— Niasia, 5/1/2009" All the books with Ramona, Henry, Beezus and Ribsy are hilarious. "
— Lily, 3/14/2009" This book was REALLY boring! When I read it, I always fell asleep because it was so boring. "
— Michelle, 12/22/2008" My 10 year old son and I read this together. We laughed at henry and his encounters with Ramona. I loved Henry's determination in getting the paper route. My son loved it so much, we're reading another Henry book. "
— Jill, 11/9/2008" Fun bedtime stories for brothers and sisters and their parents. "
— Carol, 10/12/2008" This is the first Cleary Dylan and I read. "
— Lydiaohlydia, 9/23/2008Beverly 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.