The Title of book : Ribsy

Author Biography
Beverly Cleary is an American author who grew up on farm in Oregon. She a librarian because she grew up without access to a library. She decided to begin

Chapter 1 Characters
> Ribsy - dog, main character
> HEnry - young boy, Ribsy's "owner"
> Mr. And Mrs. Huggins - Henry's parents
> Beezus - real name Beatrice, friend of Henry
> Ramona - Beezus's younger sister
> Zibby - young girl who finds Ribsy
> Scrambled - run
> Perspire - sweat
> Half hear tedly: with halt the passion or interest

Chapter 1 Vocabulary
> Well-adjusted: adapted to surrounding or circumstances
> Persistent: lasting or enduring; continuing
> Nipped: pinched; bit
> Hurriedly:moving or working at a fast pace
> Lingered: to remain or stay in a place longer than is usual or expected
> Flea: tiny bug, often found on animals; pest
> Agreeably: to one's liking
> Drenched: to wet thoroughly; soaked( with water)
> Smeary: dirty,soiled
> Spatters: to sprinkle or dash with small ( dirt) particles or drops
> Sociable: conversing with others; popular, social
> Infuriated: to make furious; angry
> Blissfully: joyful; happily
> Collar-free: a dog without a collar around his neck
> Damp: partially wet
> Imprisonment: to confine (keep) to certain area
> Middle-aged: between young adulthood and old age; around 45-65 years of age
> Soggy: very wet
> Muddy: dirt + water
> Smudgy: smear, dirty
> Jingling: ringing, like bells or keys