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This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Judy Blume, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself!

In the first novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, boys and girls alike will be charmed instantly by an average boy whose life is turned upside down when he meets a lovable puppy with a nose for mischief.

Just as Henry Huggins is complaining that nothing exciting ever happens, a friendly dog sits down beside him and looks pleadingly at his ice-cream cone. From that moment on, the two are inseparable. But when Ribsy's original owner appears, trying to reclaim his dog, Henry's faced with the possibility of losing his new best friend. Has Klickitat Street seen the last of rambunctious Ribsy?

A Boy and His Dog: Henry Huggins wanted excitement, and he found it in a skinny stray dog he names Ribsy. Their bond is the heart of this timeless story. Laugh-Out-Loud Misadventures: From a disastrous bus ride home to an unforgettable dog show involving pink talcum powder, Henry’s good intentions often lead to hilarious chaos. Everyday Adventures: Discover the excitement of a classic American childhood on Klickitat Street, where earning money for a football means catching night crawlers and a pair of guppies can take over a bedroom. The World of Beverly Cleary: Meet the beloved characters of Klickitat Street in the book that started it all, from the author of the Ramona Quimby series.