Beverly Cleary

The further adventures of the Quimby family as Ramona enters the third grade.

Henry Huggins picks up a stray dog, names him Ribsy and sets out on numerous adventures with him, including breeding hundreds of fish and collecting over a thousand worms.

Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic first-grade teacher. Determined to be brave, six-year-old Ramona Quimby has to deal with starting first grade, her mother's new job, and a teacher who does not understand how hard it is for Ramona to grow up.

Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her after-school situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.

Further adventures of Henry Huggins who is now busy delivering newspapers, despite some hindrance from Ramona, the little sister of his friend Beezus, who has some startling ideas. As to the clubhouse, that is the scene of a near disaster for Henry who finds himself locked in with many undelivered newspapers. How he finally escapes furnishes the climax of this story.

Beesus' biggest problem is her 4 year old sister Ramona. Even though Beezus knows sisters are supposed to love each other, with a sister like Ramona, it seems impossible.

Ralph runs away looking for freedom but winds up a prisoner at a summer camp.

Henry Huggins makes a deal with his father--if Henry can keep his dog Ribsy out of trouble for a month, he can go fishing with his father. Ribsy does his best to make Henry lose the deal.

The further adventures of the Quimby family as Ramona enters the third grade.

When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow.