Henry and Beezus facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Beverly Cleary |
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| Illustrator | Louis Darling |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Henry Huggins |
| Publisher | Morrow |
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Publication date
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1952 |
| Pages | 192 pp |
| Preceded by | Henry Huggins |
| Followed by | Henry and Ribsy |
Henry and Beezus is a funny children's book by Beverly Cleary. It came out in 1952. This story is the second one in the popular Henry Huggins series. In this book, Henry really wants a new red bicycle. He tries many ways to earn money, but things often go wrong! Luckily, his friend Beezus helps him find a clever solution.
Contents
Henry's Big Bicycle Dream
Henry Huggins has a big dream: he wants a brand-new red bicycle. His family cannot buy him one this year. An older boy named Scooter McCarthy has a cool red bike. Henry imagines riding his own bike all over Klickitat Street, just like Scooter.
Saving Up for a Bike
Henry decides to start his own "bicycle fund." He plans to save up the $59.95 he needs. At first, he earns money by returning empty soda bottles. Each bottle gives him just one penny. He quickly realizes it will take a very long time to get his bike this way!
Henry's Money-Making Ideas
Each part of the story shows Henry trying different ways to earn money. He finds some abandoned bubble gum and tries to sell it. He also thinks about buying a bike from an auction. Many of his plans lead to funny problems for Henry.
A Lucky Win and a Smart Idea
One day, Henry and his family go to the grand opening of a new supermarket. There is a raffle, and Henry's name is called! He wins $50 worth of coupons for the supermarket's beauty salon. Henry feels a bit embarrassed at first. He thinks these coupons are useless for him.
Beezus Helps Out
Then, his friend Beezus Quimby asks if she can buy one of the coupons. This gives Henry a great idea! He realizes he can sell the coupons to other people. His mom helps him spread the word to her friends. Soon, Henry sells almost all the coupons. He earns nearly $50!
A New Bike at Last!
After Henry raises so much money, his dad decides to help. Mr. Huggins gives Henry the rest of the money he needs. Finally, Henry gets to ride home from the bike shop on his shiny new bicycle. It is a happy ending to his money-making adventures!
Who Drew the Pictures?
The first pictures in Henry and Beezus were drawn by Louis Darling. Later versions of the book had new illustrations. Tracy Dockray drew the pictures for some editions. The book published in 2014 featured drawings by Jacqueline Rogers.
