Books like Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary
Henry Huggins plans a trip to go salmon fishing with his father, but only if he and Ribsy keep their wayward behavior in check for two months. The promise sets off a series of comic misadventures, especially when the eccentric village girl Ramona Quimby gets involved. Written by Beverly Cleary, this third installment of the Henry Huggins series was first published in 1954 and originally illustrated by Louis Darling.
First publish date: October 18, 1923
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Beverly Cleary
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