Ramonas World, Beverly Cleary
Ramonas World, Beverly Cleary
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Ramona's World

Author: Beverly Cleary

Series: Ramona #8

Narrator: Stockard Channing

Unabridged: 2 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 11/02/2010

Synopsis

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. 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. 

About Beverly Cleary

Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, ""Where are the books about kids like us?"" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michelle on June 14, 2014

You guys, Beverly Cleary is 98 and still alive, and I realize it's horribly selfish of me to try to take up her remaining years, but do you think we can convince her to write another Ramona book? Because I've checked that illustrator Alan Tiegreen is also still alive, so I really think this should h......more

Goodreads review by CYIReadBooks on September 08, 2021

After reading so many hard hitter books, I needed something light and entertaining. Even if it’s children’s fiction, Ramona’s World was just the right book to cleanse my palate. Lot of smiles and laughter. Five delightful stars.......more

Goodreads review by Jane on February 04, 2019

This is the last of the Ramona series. Ramona's World, finds Ramona starting fourth grade. She is exited about telling her class about her new baby sister, Roberta. I enjoyed this book, but it also made me sad, because I knew it was the last. I always find myself wondering, what comes next. I want t......more

Goodreads review by Susan on April 05, 2018

When my son complained that he had nothing to read, I grabbed a copy if all of the Ramona books frim the library, even though he is a little old for them, because he wasn't interested a couple of years ago. This time, he inhaled the books and said they were really fun amd easy (as long as I don't te......more

Goodreads review by Renata on December 08, 2021

I had never read this before because it came out in 1999, well after my peak Ramona days! I'm not sure if it was because I had no specific nostalgia attached to this one, or that Ramona is older, or that Cleary herself maybeee wasn't at the peak of her game, but this one didn't hit as hard as previo......more

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