Beezus and Ramona
Author
Series
Ramona Quimby volume 1
Publisher
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Language
English
Description
Newbery Award winner Beverly Cleary delivers a humorous portrayal of the ups and downs of sisterhood. Both the younger and older siblings of the family will enjoy this book.
Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isn’t always easy for Beezus Quimby. With a wild imagination, disregard for order, and an appetite for chaos, Ramona makes it hard for Beezus to be the responsible older sister she knows she ought to be…especially when Ramona threatens to ruin Beezus’s birthday party. Will Beezus find the patience to handle her little sister before Ramona turns her big day into a complete disaster?
"An important reminder of the good that can come when you throw yourself fully into any situation and draw outside the lines," says Brightly in their article "12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes."
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Contributors
Channing, Stockard Narrator
Cleary, Beverly Author
Dockray, Tracy illustrator
Rogers, Jacqueline Illustrator
Cleary, Beverly Author
Dockray, Tracy illustrator
Rogers, Jacqueline Illustrator
ISBN
9780688210762
9780739385661
006204043
9780061972140
038070918
9780062060167
9780062040435
9780380709182
9780739385661
006204043
9780061972140
038070918
9780062060167
9780062040435
9780380709182
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Ramona and Clementine both have a knack for getting into trouble and each of them has an unusual (and entertaining) way with words. Both of these realistic series are funny, warm, honest, and family-oriented. -- Ellen Foreman
Spirited elementary school girls grow up in loving families in both feel-good, upbeat series set in Portland, Oregon. Classic Ramona Quimby is the inspiration for the contemporary Ryan Hart novels. -- Autumn Winters
Each of these classic middle-grade series follows siblings as they navigate life. These fast-paced, funny books are filled with the misadventures of growing up. -- Jennie Stevens
Ramona Quimby and Bibsy Cross are exuberant, precocious girls in these amusing, relatable series with illustrations that capture their aplomb. While both have supportive families, there are understandable squabbles in the loving Quimby household as depicted in the longer stories. -- NoveList Advisor
These realistic, feel-good series tell warm and funny stories about the adventures (and misadventures) of spunky girl characters and their lively, close-knit families. -- Ellen Foreman
The often misunderstood (yet well-meaning) main characters of both of these two funny, realistic series are lively and bold, and their stories have a lot to do with family, school (Chinese school in Ruby Lu's case), and sibling rivalry. -- Ellen Foreman
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Both of these family-oriented, realistic series have extremely funny moments as well as some more serious ones, and each stars a spunky girl character with loads of personality. -- Ellen Foreman
These series have the appeal factors feel-good, funny, and character-driven, and they have the genre "realistic fiction"; the subject "misadventures"; and characters that are "authentic characters."
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In both of these funny books about family life, an older brother (Superfudge) and an older sister (Beezus and Ramona) reveal the ups and downs of being the older sibling. -- Kathy Stewart
While Stella is endlessly supportive of her little sister Marigold and Beezus struggles with her younger sibling Ramona, both illustrated episodic chapter books for early independent readers are funny and tender. They also have true-to-life characterizations. -- NoveList Advisor
NoveList recommends "Ruby Lu series" for fans of "Ramona Quimby". Check out the first book in the series.
The Penderwicks: a summer tale of four sisters, two rabbits, and a very interesting boy - Birdsall, Jeanne
In both of these sweet, often funny books, the focus is the relationships between the likeable sisters in these close-knit families. -- Kathy Stewart
The sisters in these books don't always get along, but despite everything, they do love each other. Realistic and at times funny, these upbeat stories are entertaining and satisfying. -- Beth Gerall
NoveList recommends "Ivy + Bean" for fans of "Ramona Quimby". Check out the first book in the series.
NoveList recommends "Moxy Maxwell" for fans of "Ramona Quimby". Check out the first book in the series.
NoveList recommends "Ryan Hart novels" for fans of "Ramona Quimby". Check out the first book in the series.
While the sisters in these two books are not the same age, in both books, at times, the sisters are not sure they even like each other! -- Kathy Stewart
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In these books, which both have funny moments, the sisters in these close-knit families sometimes get mad at each other but ultimately work things out. -- Kathy Stewart
With appealing black-and-white artwork, spirited four-year-old girls star in these amusing, character-driven chapter books powered by believable emotions and situations. Ramona drives big sister Beezus to distraction; Sal tries not to be distracted by her new baby sister. -- NoveList Advisor
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Although Beverly Cleary and Sara Pennypacker are best known for their funny and empathetic early chapter about the everyday lives of elementary schoolers -- including their irrepressible heroines Ramona and Clementine -- both multi-talented authors have made forays into heartfelt animal fantasy and realistic books for older readers. -- Rebecca Honeycutt
Both titans in realistic fiction were among the first to pen fast-paced, funny stories starring relatable kids with less-than-perfect daily lives. Unlike Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary also writes some animal fantasy and does not write for adults. -- Autumn Winters
Some of the most endearing, enduring animal characters in children's book history were created by American authors Beverly Cleary and E.B. White. While both wrote in varying styles, for a range of age groups, each was distinctly gifted at writing amusing, feel-good animal stories that sensitively balance whimsy and reality. -- Rebecca Honeycutt
Focusing on friendships, family dynamics, and challenges at school, the slice-of-life chapter book series by each of these prolific authors may be relatable to many young readers. Karen English's books feature a contemporary setting and a more inclusive cast of characters than Cleary's older, classic books. -- Rebecca Honeycutt
Warmth and humor suffuse the middle-grade fiction of both Beverly Cleary and Kevin Henkes. Their characters (whether human or animal) are typically spunky and likable. Henke's writing is often quieter than Cleary's more attention-grabbing style, but both authors are known for books that are accessible and deeply sympathetic to the emotional experiences of kids. -- Rebecca Honeycutt
These authors' works have the subjects "quimby, ramona (fictitious character)," "beezus (fictitious character)," and "sibling rivalry."
These authors' works have the subjects "boys," "misadventures," and "dogs"; and characters that are "sympathetic characters" and "authentic characters."
These authors' works have the appeal factors feel-good, and they have the genres "realistic fiction" and "animal fantasy"; the subjects "misadventures," "mice," and "dogs"; and characters that are "sympathetic characters," "authentic characters," and "anthropomorphic characters."
These authors' works have the subjects "family relationships," "misadventures," and "sibling rivalry."
These authors' works have the appeal factors feel-good and witty, and they have the genre "realistic fiction"; and the subjects "boys," "misadventures," and "schools."
These authors' works have the appeal factors feel-good, and they have the genres "classics" and "realistic fiction"; the subjects "misadventures," "schools," and "growing up"; and characters that are "sympathetic characters" and "authentic characters."
These authors' works have the genre "animal fantasy"; the subjects "mice," "dogs," and "elementary schools"; and characters that are "anthropomorphic characters."
Published Reviews
Horn Book Review
Five of Beverly Cleary's beloved books about irrepressible Ramona Quimby are updated with contemporary-looking black-and-white illustrations. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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