Description:
All Ribsy wanted to do that ordinary Saturday morning was ride along with his boy, Henry Huggins, in the family's new station wagon. But a wild turn of events leaves Ribsy lost in a rainy mall parking lot, discovered by a rowdy group of little girls, and taken to a strange home where he's scrubbed with flower-scented shampoo and petted half to death.
Ribsy is desperate to find Henry, but he hits a roadblock when he can't pick up Henry's scent. Ribsy's quest to get back home will take him places he never imagined going--but if it reunites him with the boy who saved his life, every step of the way will be worth it.
Brief description:
Beverly Cleary (1916-2021) was an American author of highly acclaimed fiction for children and young adults, including the Henry Huggins series, Ramon Quimby series, stand-alone novels, picture books, and two memoirs. Some of her many awards include the Newbery Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the National Medal of Arts. She was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and lived on a farm in Yamhill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged to have books sent to their tiny town from the state library and acted as a librarian in a room over a bank. It was there that she learned to love books. Generations of children have grown up with Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ralph Mouse, and all of their friends, families, and assorted pets. Her books continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of children of all ages throughout the world.
Review Quotes:
"Henry Huggins's lost dog stars in this delightful story that sparkles with naturalness, heart, and humor."
-- "New York Times"