Ramona's World
Paperback – Illustrated, April 3, 2001
HarperCollins · Paperback · March 17, 2020
Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary's final book in the Ramona series has all of the warmth, realism, and humor of its predecessors.
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- Who it’s for
- Ramona’s fourth-grade hopes meet the funny, sometimes knotty work of growing up.
- Themes
- Growing up, School challenges, Friendship and family
- Genres
- Funny Stories, Sibling Stories, School Stories
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Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary's final book in the Ramona series has 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.
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Then a scary incident at a friend's house leaves Ramona feeling at fault. Who knew growing up could 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.
Growing Pains, Good Humor
Ramona’s fourth-grade hopes meet the funny, sometimes knotty work of growing up.
Come here for
- A spirited heroine who isn’t afraid to be herself
- Warm humor grounded in recognizable childhood troubles
Expect
- Spelling struggles and a complicated moment with a friend
- A blend of everyday setbacks and small triumphs
Where it sits
| Sibling Stories | 41% |
|---|---|
| School Stories | 35% |
| Funny Stories | 20% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Small Pets
- The Classics
- Parent-Child Stories
- Sibling Stories
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- Girls & Young Women
- Funny Stories
- School Stories
- Growing Up
- Authors
- Beverly Cleary
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 17, 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Growing up · School challenges · Friendship and family
- Reading lane
- Small Pets