Henry and the Clubhouse (Henry Huggins series Book 5)

Henry Huggins and his friends build a no-girls-allowed clubhouse with a top-secret password, eager to have their own private hangout space. However, Ramona Quimby, a determined girl from their neighborhood, proves impossible to keep out—and her interference threatens to sabotage Henry's newspaper route. This novel by Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary explores what happens when an exclusive boys' club meets an unstoppable girl. The story follows Henry and his friends as they navigate neighborhood friendships, face off against rivals, and encounter funny predicaments while managing Henry's paper route and protecting their secret clubhouse headquarters. Part of the Henry Huggins series, this classic is intended for readers ages 7–13.