Henry Reed's Babysitting Service
Henry Reed's Babysitting Service
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1989
Book Brief
Beta206
Novel • Fiction
Grover's Corner, New Jersey • 1960s
1989
YA
8-12 years
770L
Super Short Summary
In Keith Robertson's Henry Reed's Babysitting Service, Henry Reed, a young entrepreneur, ventures into the babysitting business during his summer vacation. As he manages various challenges and adventures with the neighborhood children, Henry learns valuable lessons about responsibility and communication, highlighting the determination and creativity of young individuals.
Humorous
Playful
Adventurous
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
984 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Henry Reed's Babysitting Service by Keith Robertson is praised for its humor and engaging storyline. Readers appreciate the light-hearted, adventurous narrative and well-drawn characters. However, some critique the plot as predictable and the pacing uneven at times. Overall, it delivers enjoyable, family-friendly entertainment but may lack depth for some adult readers.
Who Should Read Henry Reed's Babysitting Service?
A reader who enjoys humorous, adventurous stories with young protagonists will appreciate Henry Reed's Babysitting Service by Keith Robertson. Fans of Beverly Cleary's Henry Huggins series or Judy Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing will find a similar charm and wit in this engaging tale.
984 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
206
Novel • Fiction
Grover's Corner, New Jersey • 1960s
1989
YA
8-12 years
770L
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