Henry and the Paper Route, Beverly Cleary
Henry and the Paper Route, Beverly Cleary
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Henry and the Paper Route

Author: Beverly Cleary

Narrator: Neil Patrick Harris

Abridged: 2 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 06/27/2006

Synopsis

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.

About Beverly Cleary

Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, ""Where are the books about kids like us?"" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.

About Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris's stage credits include productions of Sweeney Todd, Romeo and Juliet, and Rent. On TV, he starred in Doogie Howser, M.D. and currently appears in How I Met Your Mother. His film work includes Clara's Heart, The Next Best Thing, and Starship Troopers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla

We finished this Henry book today. As you might guess the theme was Henry's dream of having his own paper route. The gang on Klickitat Street is busy with a paper drive (remember those?) and getting to know the new brainy boy who is building a robot named Thorvo. Both my grandson and I decided our f......more

Goodreads review by Sophie

This is a funny story that I enjoyed reading when I was much younger. A bit of nostalgia. This copy is a slightly updated version as the original was set in the 50s.......more

Goodreads review by Jane

I discovered as a kid that I did not care for the later Henry Huggins book's. Now as an adult I find it is still true. This one is about Henry desire for a paper route. There were some good moments in this book. I loved Henry bringing home four kittens, and of course I loved the parts Ramona was in. It......more

Goodreads review by Philip

Dad: Hey Poppy, will you go get Gwen? She was just here. Poppy: Yeah. Eleanor: Are you writing the introduction. Dad: I am. Although it's lacking. I don't have much to say. We're just all waiting for Gwen. INTRODUCTION We spent too long reading this book. We started this back in like... April? And we're......more

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