“Ramona’s triumphs and traumas are timeless and convincingly portrayed.” - Publishers Weekly
Description
Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary's final book in the Ramona series is a piece of classic children's literature with all of the warmth, realism, and humor of its predecessors.
Ramona Quimby can't wait to start fourth grade. With a new baby sister to brag about, new calluses to show off, and a new best friend to get to know, everything's going to be great!
Or is it? When Ramona's spelling is atrocious, her teacher, Mrs. Meacham, is firm about her needing to improve. Then a scary incident at a friend's house leaves Ramona feeling at fault. This funny chapter book explores how growing up can be filled with such complicated situations.
In the Ramona books, Beverly Cleary expertly depicts the trials and triumphs of growing up through a relatable heroine who isn't afraid to be exactly who she is. These books continue to make young readers laugh in recognition and pleasure. They're perfect for independent and shared reading, at home or in the classroom.
This heartwarming final chapter in the Ramona series is filled with memorable moments perfect for young readers:
- Big Sister Duties: Ramona is thrilled about her new baby sister, Roberta, but quickly learns that being a role model (and occasional babysitter) is a huge responsibility.
- Navigating School Life: Fourth grade brings new challenges, including a firm but fair teacher, Mrs. Meacham, who is determined to improve Ramona’s atrocious spelling.
- Making New Friends: Between comparing calluses on the playground and dealing with boys, Ramona starts a brand-new friendship with a girl named Daisy.
- Timeless Childhood Humor: Full of laugh-out-loud situations and relatable feelings that have made this series a beloved classic for generations.
Genres
Pages240
Released2009
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN9780061972379
SellerHarperCollins
About the author(s)
Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.
Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!
Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.
Jaqueline Rogers has been a professional children's book illustrator for more than twenty years and has worked on nearly one hundred children's books.
