Ages 7–91-min guideFamilySchool
Ramona Quimby, Age 8
by Beverly Cleary
Good fitWarm, real and funny. Kids see themselves in Ramona.
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What it’s about
Ramona starts third grade while her dad goes back to school. Small disasters, a sick day and a family dinner out.
The ending
What might come up
Family stressA littleMoney is tight, and parents are tired.
Gross momentsA littleRamona throws up in class.
ViolenceNone
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
Ramona feels like a real kid, and every chapter is its own story.
Free printable quiz
- 1What does Ramona crack on her head?
- 2What does her class call silent reading time?
- 3Why is money tight?
- 4Who pays for the family’s dinner?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
