As usual, Beverly Cleary perfectly captures the imagination of her heroines. A must read.
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Beezus and Ramona
(2006, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Beverly Cleary, Illustrated by Arthur Dorros, Tracy Dockray)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
The first Ramona book is a treat for all ages.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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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.
Read our full review by Dawn Friedman
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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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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