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    Henry and the Paper Route
    Henry and the Paper Route
    Henry and the Paper Route
    Audiobook (abridged)2 hours

    Henry and the Paper Route

    Written by Beverly Cleary

    Narrated by Neil Patrick Harris

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    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateJun 27, 2006
    ISBN9780061228988
    Author

    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.

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    • 5/5
      These books are so good! You are really a wonder Beverly Cleary. I am 9 years old and love these books. Thanks again.

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    • 5/5
      It was highly interesting and romona was really read well it was not realistic but my brothers and me just blew up with laughter and we loved it
    • 4/5
      Ramon's voice could be toned down. It's not realistic and the kids hate those parts.
    • 4/5
      Ramona’s voice maybe could be softer and nicer ? but it was good totally fun