Henry and the Clubhouse
Author: Beverly Cleary
Illustrator: Tracy Dockray
Book 5 in the Henry Huggins series
Pages: 224
Published: 1962
Age: 7+
Fiery Ramona Quimby and the well-meaning Henry Huggins may clash, but in this delightful and hilarious novel, it's an unlikely compromise that wins the day.
Henry and his friends are building a no-girls-allowed clubhouse. With a private space of their own, and a top-secret password required for entry, the boys are relieved to finally have a hang-out spot they don't have to share.
But Henry's about to find out that nothing—not even a sign—will keep gutsy Ramona out of their clubhouse…and her retaliation may just ruin Henry's newspaper career.
Don't miss the beloved classic Henry Huggins books from Beverly Cleary. These are truly timeless classics that stand the test of time and still leave readers 7-13 smiling.
What happens when a top-secret boys’ club meets one unstoppable little girl?
- Building a Clubhouse: Henry and his friends finally have their own no-girls-allowed headquarters, complete with a top-secret password.
- Pesty Little Sister: Ramona Quimby, the most determined girl on Klickitat Street, has other plans for the boys-only clubhouse.
- Friendship and Hijinks: A hilarious, classic story about neighborhood friends working together, facing off against rivals, and getting into funny predicaments.
- A Kid’s First Job: When he isn’t working on the clubhouse, Henry is busy with his paper route—a job Ramona’s meddling might just ruin.
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1964)
About the Henry Huggins Series
Books in series order
- 1.Henry Huggins(1950)
- 2.Henry and Beezus(1952)
- 3.Henry and Ribsy(1953)
- 4.Henry and the Paper Route(1957)
- 5.Henry and the Clubhouse(1962)
- 6.Ribsy(1964)
Reading age: 6+ years
Beverly Cleary’s Henry Huggins series follows the everyday adventures of Henry, a curious and good-hearted boy growing up on Klickitat Street. Life becomes much more interesting when Henry meets Ribsy, a scruffy stray dog who quickly becomes his loyal companion and frequent source of trouble.
With humor, warmth, and a keen understanding of childhood, the series turns ordinary neighborhood events—earning money, caring for pets, joining clubs, delivering newspapers, and dealing with friends—into lively and memorable stories. Henry’s world also introduces readers to familiar characters such as Beezus and Ramona Quimby, making the books a natural starting point for children discovering Beverly Cleary’s classic stories.
These realistic, gently funny chapter books are especially well suited to readers who enjoy relatable characters, neighborhood adventures, and stories about the small but important challenges of growing up.