HarperCollins
1982
192 pages
Reading Level: K-3, 4-6
Realistic Fiction
Henry Huggins wants to go salmon fishing with his father; however, Henry's dog, Ribsy, has been a nuisance with the neighbors. Henry makes a deal with his father. If Henry keeps Ribsy out of trouble with the neighbors, then he can go fishing with his father. Keeping Ribsy out of trouble is a lot of work, and Henry has several adventures while doing this such as Ribsy chasing the garbage man and eating a neighbor girl's ice cream cone.
I would rate this book as excellent. The themes of this book are pet ownership, manners, and conduct. I think that I would use this book in the classroom as part of a literature circle of an author in which I could have other books written by Beverly Clearly to introduce my students to.
*Note: Due to the way the I have my book rating system, I have to amend on the reading level for this book, though as I think that this book is geared more towards third and fourth grade.
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