Henry and the Clubhouse facts for kids
First edition
|
|
| Author | Beverly Cleary |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Louis Darling |
| Series | Henry Huggins |
| Genre | Children's Realistic Fiction |
| Publisher | Dell/Yearling |
|
Publication date
|
1962 |
| ISBN | 9780380709151 |
| Preceded by | Henry and the Paper Route |
| Followed by | Ribsy |
Henry and the Clubhouse is a popular children's book by Beverly Cleary. It is the fifth book in the exciting Henry Huggins series. This story was first published in 1962.
In this book, Henry finally has the paper route he always wanted. But he soon learns that having a job is harder than it looks! He needs his earnings to help build an awesome clubhouse with his friends. One friend, Murph, insists it must be a "Boys Only" club. This causes some problems with Henry's good friend Beezus Quimby and her little sister, Ramona.
Contents
Plot Summary
Henry's Paper Route Challenges
Henry Huggins is the youngest boy in his town to have a paper route. He takes his job very seriously. He wants to make his dad proud. Henry likes the responsibility of delivering papers. But he does not like collecting money from his customers. Sometimes it is hard to get them to pay on time.
One day, Henry tries to sell a newspaper subscription to a new neighbor. His dog, Ribsy, causes trouble. Ribsy starts a fight with the neighbor's dog. This makes Henry feel very embarrassed.
Ramona's "Help"
Little Ramona Quimby often follows Henry around. She tries to "help" him deliver papers. The other paper deliverers make fun of Henry and Ramona. Henry tries many ways to get rid of Ramona. But his plans always seem to backfire.
Building the Clubhouse
Henry and his two friends, Robert and Murph, decide to build a clubhouse. They want it to be the best clubhouse ever! They use wood that one of Henry's customers gave them. They build it in Henry's backyard.
The main problem is Murph. He really dislikes girls. He insists that the clubhouse must be "Boys Only." Henry feels bad about leaving out his friend Beezus Quimby. But he agrees to Murph's rule anyway.
Clubhouse Trouble
One day, Ramona plays a trick on Henry. She locks him inside the new clubhouse! Henry cannot get out. He has to tell the secret password to Beezus. Ramona had gone to Beezus for help.
It is not easy for Henry to balance everything. He has a job, a big building project, and friends who do not always get along.
A Kind Act
One snowy winter day, Henry sees Ramona following him. He feels sorry for her walking in the deep snow. He decides to take her home on his sled. He does this before finishing his paper route.
One of Henry's customers notices his kindness. She writes a letter to the newspaper. The letter praises Henry for his good deed. In the end, Henry makes his father very proud.
Book Formats and Translations
Henry and the Clubhouse has been enjoyed by many people around the world.
- Television: There have been TV shows based on the Henry Huggins books. These shows have been made in Japanese, Spanish, and Swedish.
- Audio: You can listen to Henry and the Clubhouse as an audiobook. It is available on CD and cassette.
- Print: The book is available in different print formats. These include Braille editions, eBooks, and large print versions.
- Worldwide: By 2010, Henry and the Clubhouse was available in 70 different editions. It had been translated into seven different languages.
