Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
Newbery Honor Award Winner
Eight year old Ramona is starting 3rd grade, and she is discovering that things are very different. She really likes her new teacher but she does not think her teacher likes her. There is a new kid and Ramona is being teased by the new kid! Ramona’s life at school is not the only thing changing. Her father has quit his job to go back to school, so now her mom is working. Now Ramona and her sister Beezus are expected to take on more responsibilities. As Ramona begins to understand the changes in her life she realizes that change is hard but it can be a really good thing.
Suggested Activity: In the book Ramona and Beezus have to cook diner one evening. Have your child help you come up with a menu for dinner. You can choose to let your child help you cook diner or not. You can also have your child create an original recipe to share with friends and family.
ramona, beverly cleary, children’s books
November 17th, 2006 at 2:22 pm
Ramona has it going on!!!
November 21st, 2006 at 1:40 pm
This is one of my very favorite books from childhood. I read and reread that book more times then I can remember!
I loved Beverly Cleary.