Ribsy
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 16, 2021
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- Who it’s for
- Ribsy’s comic misadventure brings canine curiosity, lively surprises, and a dog’s-eye view to a classic story.
- Themes
- Dog-and-boy friendship, Adventure and excitement, Finding one's way back
- Pacing
- Fast
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Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary gives Henry's dog, Ribsy, center stage in this dog's eye view of the adventure of a lifetime. This classic story about a dog and his boy is as fresh and funny as ever! Good ol' Ribsy's ever-curious mind has always gotten him into trouble, but this time he may have gone too far. After a comical turn of events, Ribsy finds himself in the wrong station wagon with the wrong children.
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Ribsy will do anything to find Henry, but there's plenty of excitement to be had along the way—and scoring a touchdown for a local high school team is only part of the fun! For kids looking for a fast, funny dog story, Ribsy is a winner. This timeless favorite works well for independent reading.
A Dog’s-Eye Detour
Ribsy’s comic misadventure brings canine curiosity, lively surprises, and a dog’s-eye view to a classic story.
Come here for
- A curious dog whose knack for trouble keeps the story moving
- A funny, spirited tale about a dog and his boy
Expect
- Ribsy’s determined search for Henry, with excitement along the way
- An accessible story with a playful, dog-centered point of view
Where it sits
| Dog Stories | 98% |
|---|---|
| Funny Stories | 43% |
| Chapter Books | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Dog Stories
- Pet Stories
- Boys & Men
- Jobs & Careers
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- The Classics
- Funny Stories
- Friendship
- Chapter Books
- Authors
- Beverly Cleary
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 16, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Dog-and-boy friendship · Adventure and excitement · Finding one's way back
- Reading lane
- Dog Stories