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Ramona and Her Father

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    A timeless classic with the fab Ramona!

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The family is going through a tough time and this book shows how they deal with and grow from the experience.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Ramona's father smokes. Ramona and her sister work hard to get him to stop.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Ramona and Her Father was written by Terreece Clarke

Parents need to know that this book deals with Ramona's father losing his job, the family's money worries, and Ramona's mom going to work full-time. There is also heavy emphasis on getting Ramona's dad to stop smoking.

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  • Families can talk about how family situations can change, as well as smoking, health, and family unity. Why does Ramona want her father to stop smoking? Why does her father begin to act differently?
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Book Summary

Is It Any Good?

RAMONA AND HER FATHER is a great Beverly Cleary classic. The book is funny and heartwarming, and we feel for Ramona as she struggles with trying to make sense of what's going on and why everyone in the house is so unhappy.

Ramona's drive to get her father to stop smoking is classic Ramona. And there are definitely moments you can tell this lovingly rambunctious girl is learning some life lessons. Like many kids, she has to have things just so, and when her mom makes a sheep costume for a Christmas play that doesn't live up to her expectations, her turnaround from disappointment to acceptance is a great lesson presented in an endearing, hilarious way. Parents will love reading along with a classic they most likely read themselves.

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Publisher’s Details

Publisher: HarperTrophy, Publication date: 11/9/2000
Number of pages: 208, Price: $5.99 (paperback)
Read Aloud: 9-12, Read Alone: 9-12

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