Name: Henry Huggins
Price: 24.15 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Beverly Cleary
ISBN: 9780062652355

Type

Physical Book

Author

Beverly Cleary

Illustrated by

Louis Darling

Publisher

HarperCollins

Language

English

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

21.1 x 14.5 x 2.0 cm

Weight

0.26 kg.

ISBN13

9780062652355

Synopsis "Henry Huggins"

This special edition of Henry Huggins 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 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi. In Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary's first novel, boys and girls alike will instantly be charmed by an average boy whose life is turned upside-down when he meets a loveable puppy with a nose for mischief. Just as Henry Huggins is complaining that nothing exciting ever happens, a friendly dog sits down beside him and looks pleadingly at his ice-cream cone. From that moment on, the two are inseparable. But when Ribsy's original owner appears, trying to reclaim his dog, Henry's faced with the possibility of losing his new best friend.Has Klickitat Street seen the last of rambunctious Ribsy?

Beverly Cleary

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Beverly Cleary (1916-2021) was a renowned American author of children's and young adult literature. Her stories, characterized by endearing characters and everyday situations, have captivated generations of readers. Among her most notable works are Ramona the Pest (1968), Henry Huggins (1950), and The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1965), which have been translated into numerous languages.

Cleary received multiple accolades throughout her career, including the Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Henshaw (1983), establishing herself as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century in her genre. Her legacy continues through her impact on children's literature and young readers around the world.

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