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Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Avon Camelot Books)

by Beverly Cleary

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ISBN13: 9780380709564
ISBN10: 0380709562
Condition: Standard
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Its not easy being a nine-year-old kid in the middle of a busy, gifted family. Especially when the list of things youre good at includes only two items“Crying” and “Stopping crying”and the list of things youre not good at seems to be getting longer every day.

When Sophies mom suggests that shes good at being kind and just needs a little more practice, Sophie feels hopeful. But being kind to a grouchy old lady or her big sister, Nora, or the weird new girl at school isnt as easy as it sounds. If only Sophie were a queen, she could practice being kind to commoners instead. It would be much more dignified and elegant. And she would finally get to wear her very own diamond tiara. . . .

From the author of the popular Owen Foote books, here is a funny, observant novel about an irrepressible girl, as quirky and original in her own way as Owen is in his, in search of her own special talent.

Synopsis:

Ramona feels quite grown-up taking the bus by herself, helping big sister Beezus make dinner, and trying hard to be nice to pesky Willa Jean after school. Turning eight years old and entering the first grade can do that to a girl. So how can her teacher call her a nuisance?

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Sophie is supposed to help out around the house, and thats bad enough. But then her mother comes up with a job chart, and all of a sudden Sophie has a whole list of new chores to do. Some of them, like cleaning the downstairs toilet, are gross! “Menial,” says big brother Thad, who somehow manages to avoid doing any of his own new jobs. “No fair!” says Sophie.

Sophies father went on strike when his beliefs were on the line. Now Sophie sees no alternative but to stand up for what she believes in.

The ensuing battle of wills threatens to defeat even the indomitable Sophie. Will the Hartleys have to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for every meal from now on? Will they ever have happy family times together again?

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About the Author

Beverly Cleary's birthday, April 12th, is celebrated across the country on D.E.A.R. Day, with activities related to the Drop Everything and Read Program. One of the most popular and honored authors of all time, Beverly Cleary has won the Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Henshaw, and both Ramona Quimby, Age 8and Ramona and Her Fatherhave been named Newbery Honor Books. She makes her home in coastal California.
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lovewriter, October 25, 2009 (view all comments by lovewriter)
The Ramona books were always a favorite of mine in elementary school and I read the entire series more than once. I loved seeing what kind of mischief Ramona could get herself into, and how she gets herself out of difficult situations. Beverly Cleary is a brilliant writer who really knows the thoughts and feelings of her readers. I recomend reading all the Ramona Quimby books for the ultimate childhood experience!
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hottop224, May 1, 2009 (view all comments by hottop224)
I have read this book and all the others It is really good you should try to read this one or the others
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Ashley Mitchell, July 2, 2007 (view all comments by Ashley Mitchell)
I read this book countless times when I was a young girl in elementary school,and still treasure my original paperback copy.There is something in Ramona that I think a girl can identify with, especially any girl with any siblings.This is a timeless treasure written by one of Portland,Oregon's most prolific and celebrated authors,Beverly Cleary;this book is a more intimate glance inside the life of one of her more popular reoccurring characters,a schoolgirl named Ramona.I hope many generations to come continue to get to know Ramona,her sister Beezus,and their adventures that will hopefully be a wonderful part of their world as a child or as someone staying in touch with an inner child.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780380709564
ill.:
Tiegreen, Alan,
Author:
Tiegreen, Alan
Author:
Dockray, Tracy
Author:
by Beverly Cleary and Alan Tiegreen
Author:
Cleary, Beverly
Author:
Greene, Stephanie
Publisher:
HarperTrophy
Location:
New York, N.Y.
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Girls & Women
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Family life
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Social Situations - Adolescence
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
School & Education
Subject:
Juvenile fiction
Subject:
Family - Siblings
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Childrens classics
Copyright:
1981
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Avon Camelot Books Paperback
Series Volume:
no. 248
Publication Date:
19921031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 3 to 7
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
7.63 x 5.13 in 1 lb
Age Level:
07-12
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Product details 208 pages HarperTrophy - English 9780380709564 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Ramona feels quite grown-up taking the bus by herself, helping big sister Beezus make dinner, and trying hard to be nice to pesky Willa Jean after school. Turning eight years old and entering the first grade can do that to a girl. So how can her teacher call her a nuisance?
"Synopsis" by ,
Sophie is supposed to help out around the house, and thats bad enough. But then her mother comes up with a job chart, and all of a sudden Sophie has a whole list of new chores to do. Some of them, like cleaning the downstairs toilet, are gross! “Menial,” says big brother Thad, who somehow manages to avoid doing any of his own new jobs. “No fair!” says Sophie.

Sophies father went on strike when his beliefs were on the line. Now Sophie sees no alternative but to stand up for what she believes in.

The ensuing battle of wills threatens to defeat even the indomitable Sophie. Will the Hartleys have to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for every meal from now on? Will they ever have happy family times together again?
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