Ramona's World

Ramona’s World is one of several books about spunky young Ramona Quimby, a character of Beverly Cleary’s own invention. Ramona is a typical, fun-loving fourth grader. She struggles with spelling, fights with her sister, and longs to be viewed as responsible by her parents. This book follows Ramona’s adventures as she takes on fourth grade, makes new friends, and deals with Yard Ape, a rowdy boy at school.

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Find lesson plan ideas here.

Ramona and Beezus was made into a movie that combines the storylines from the many Ramona books in Cleary's series. See the trailer below:

Many of the Ramona books won awards, including:
Ramona and her Father, 1978, Newbery Honors
Ramona Quimby, Age 8, 1982, Newbery Honors
Ramona and her Mother, 1981, National Book Award in Category Children's Fiction

Cleary, B., & Tiegreen, A. (1999). Ramona's world. New York: Morrow Junior Books.