Author(s): Beverly Cleary

Early Reader

In her new story Mrs. Cleary presents not only Henry Huggins himself but many other familar friends. Chief among them is Beezus who, though only a girl, is so sensible that Henry really enjoys being with her. The same cannot be said of her little sister Ramona, whose alarmingly accurate memory of what she sees on televison torments them all. Scowling ferociously and pointing straight at Henry, Ramona says with horrid glee, "Remember! Only you can prevent forest fires." Fortunately, Henry can take Ramona in his stride most of the time, especially when he is busy delivering papers.