HomeContemporary FictionHenry and Ribsy

Cover of Henry and Ribsy

Contemporary Fiction · 1923 · G

Henry and Ribsy

by Beverly Cleary

Henry desperately tries to keep his dog out of trouble so they can go to a fishing trip

ForAll agesGenreContemporary FictionLength192 pagesRead time~2.5 hours

This analysis was generated by AI from publicly available reader reviews, literary criticism, and book discussions. It has not been verified by a BookLens community reviewer and may contain errors. Be the first to verify →

Content snapshot

Flag an inaccuracy →

What's in this book, at a glance — five things readers want to know before they start.

Violence

None

No violence

Language

None

No profanity

Sexual Content

None

No sexual content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

None

No significant psychological content

What this book is about

Henry Huggins's father has promised to take Henry salmon fishing if Henry keeps his dog Ribsy out of trouble until September. But Ribsy has his own agenda — chasing groceries, alarming neighbors, and causing maximum chaos. Cleary's funny, gentle novel is perfect for early chapter book readers who love dogs and small-scale neighborhood comedy.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Reader Verification

Be the first to verify
this rating

Have you read Henry and Ribsy? Submit a community rating to confirm or correct the AI estimate. Your review helps other readers make an informed choice.

Rate this book →

Free · ~5 minutes · No account required

Similar reads

More Contemporary Fiction books from the catalog.

Think this AI estimate is off?

Flag an inaccuracy →

Where to Buy

Affiliate links — BookLens earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Buy on Amazon →