Fear was my gateway to becoming interested in stories. My nanny growing up, a Scottish expat named Jackie with a fox pelt of red hair and a manic...
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ahuckins, September 27, 2009 (view all comments by ahuckins)
Ramona is a wonderful character, highly relatable for young girls who don't fit the stereotypes of female childhood. Her adventures are thoughtful and compelling, encouraging even her shy, bookish real-world counterparts to be themselves and confront the world with confidence. If I ever have daughters of my own, the Ramona series will certainly be a part of their library.
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