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Beezus and Ramona

(2006, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Beverly Cleary, Illustrated by Arthur Dorros, Tracy Dockray)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    The first Ramona book is a treat for all ages.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Getting along with siblings can be tough, but Beezus makes an effort.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Beezus and Ramona

Parents need to know that this slice-of-life book about family is a literary classic. There is nothing offensive in its pages.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about their own kids' challenges with younger family members. Why is it sometimes so hard to get along? They may want to revisit some of their own family's legends of rambunctious preschoolers. What sorts of things have happened in their own homes that might rival Ramona's antics?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Realistic.

    As usual, Beverly Cleary perfectly captures the imagination of her heroines. A must read.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Delaware
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Beezus and Ramona

    Very Good!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Read this book with your Mom or Dad

    Beezus is 9 years old. She is responsible and nice. She is frustrated with her little sister, Ramona, who is only 4. Ramona is a wild and creative little sister with a large imagination. She is constantly getting into mischief. The book shows how 2 sisters learn to live and love each other even though they don't always get along. This is a very funny book. Read this book to find out what nonsense they both go through.

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