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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. The summer before first grade sure isn't an easy one for Ramona. There are a lot of changes going on at the Quimby house and Ramona's not sure she likes them one bit. She has a new bedroom that terrifies her, and she's positive that something is hiding under her bed. And to make matters worse, her mother gets a job to help pay for the new bedroom. Ramona sure misses her and the cookies she used to bake. School finally starts and Ramona realizes the first grade is not for cowards. The summer before first grade sure isn't an easy one for Ramona. There are a lot of changes going on at the Quimby house and Ramona's not sure she likes them one bit. She has a new bedroom that terrifies her, and she's positive that something is hiding under her bed. And to make matters worse, her mother gets a job to help pay for the new bedroom. Ramona sure misses her and the cookies she used to bake. School finally starts and Ramona realizes the first grade is not for cowards. Oh my goodness, the things this little girl does...I don't know if Beverly Clearly followed a kid around for weeks, observed her own children, or remembered her own childhood for these books, but man, I'm constantly amazed by the real insight she puts into these stories. Ramona has such a rough time in first grade, I almost wish she was a real kid that I could put my arms around and tell that she is seen and she is understood. The owl episode, especially, made me wish for her sake that she could really explain her thoughts and decisions. I knew the moment that new room was announced, it would be a source of contention between sisters as to who would get it—it's 100% accurate. And then Ramona's unhappiness building up until she just had to get it out has hilarious, and then very touching, consequences. Stockard Channing's narration is pretty great, too, and I recommend it for anyone who might be interested, young or old. no reviews | add a review
Belongs to SeriesRamona Quimby (3) Is contained inThe Complete 8-Book Ramona Collection: Beezus and Ramona, Ramona and Her Father, Ramona and Her Mother, Ramona Quimby, Age 8, Ramona Forever, Ramona the Brave, Ramona the Pest, Ramona's World by Beverly Cleary The World of Beverly Cleary Collection - 15 Book Ultimate Boxed Set! Ramona and More! (Beverly Cleary) by Beverly Cleary Ramona the Brave / Ramona and her Father / Henry and the Paper Route / Henry and the Clubhouse by Beverly Cleary Ramona and her Mother / Ramona Forever / Ramona Quimby, Age 8 / Ramona the Brave / Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary Beverly Cleary (Set of 4) Ramona the Brave; Ramona and Her Father; Ramona Quinby, Age 8; Ramona Forever by Beverly Cleary Has as a student's study guideHas as a teacher's guideAwards
Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic first-grade teacher. No library descriptions found. |
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