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Beezus and Ramona (by Beverly Cleary)

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The first Ramona book is a treat for all ages.


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What parents need to know

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

Positive messages: Getting along with siblings can be tough, but Beezus makes an effort.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids
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?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Big sister Beezus struggles to manage life with her little sister, Ramona.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Though more than 50 years old, BEEZUS AND RAMONA has lost none of its charm. The frustrations of being an older sibling to a rambunctious preschooler are the same no matter what the era. Kids will still sympathize with gentle Beezus as she struggles with her little sister, Ramona. The text is sometimes a little dated -- the girls' father has handkerchiefs (they tie them to sticks for flags) and a new book costs only $2.50 -- but the story itself is timeless.

Each chapter stands on its own as a funny story but the book also holds together to make a fine long-range narrative. It's a satisfying read for kids who are frustrated by chapter-ending cliff-hangers or for families who are reading together across several days. Parents who were unlucky enough to miss out on Ramona Quimby might want to designate this a read-aloud book so they can get in on the fun. Beverly Cleary's books about everyday kids are a pleasure for every reader, no matter what age.

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Book Details
Author: Beverly Cleary
Illustrator: Arthur Dorros, Tracy Dockray
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication date: April 11, 2006
Number of pages: 176
Hardcover price: $15.99
Paperback price: $5.99
Read Aloud: 9
Read Alone: 12

This review was written by Dawn Friedman
 
 

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kitten456789
teen, 13 years old
 
i recamend this book to everyone fun, loving everything good you can say if your reading this review right now were ever you are go to astore and buy the book!

ilovecookiez
teen, 14 years old
 
I read this book all the time when I was a kid
I say on for any age that can read. This book reminds me of the way that me and my little sister get along. Because my little sister is VERY VERY annoying xD

ada4699
teen, 14 years old
 
i think this is a very GOOD book and i only rate it a 4 star because it was not as good as the movie that just came out my girls loved the movie more then the book so thats the only thing that is negative but beverly cleary is an very great writer i love most of her boos

pbj
parent of 6 and 9 year old
 
Great book! Great series!
I love, love, love this book. I grew up reading and loving Ramona - and now my children love her too. The books are amazing. So innocent yet so true-to-life of how children think and feel. Beverly Cleary is wonderful. I read it to my class of first greaders - they loved it so much and laughed at Ramona's antics.

Lexi2000
kid, 10 years old
 
Ramona and Beezus
I love this book!!!!!!!! I have the book and I am going to do a book report on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jezzi123
teen, 14 years old
 

rebma97
teen, 14 years old
 
A good read for anyone
This is a simple book about how Beezus has a hard time getting along with her mischievous 4 year old sister, Ramona. The book is similar to real life (the stuff that goes on). In the beginning Beezus doesn't like Ramona very much, but as you read on Beezus learns to get along with Ramona easier. This is a good book for childern, teens and adults. It doesn't have anything innapropriate in it.


kid, 12 years old
 
book=ew and annoying and anonymous movie=the best!


teen, 14 years old
 
book=ew and annoying and anonymous movie=the best!


kid, 11 years old
 
book=ew and annoying and anonymous movie=the best!

TotalGamerMania
kid, 12 years old
 
Fun to Read!
Ramona is one of the best series I have read. This book is funny because Ramona gets herself into crazy situations, and Beezus just thinks Ramona is so frustrating. Beezus would be somewhat of a good model because even if she doesn't like Ramona sometimes, she still tries to get along.

SuperGameReviewer
kid, 11 years old
 
My friend has it
i read it at school and its pretty average fun.

williamdm
kid, 9 years old
 
yay!
wahooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rockingameboy
kid, 12 years old
 
Beezus and Ramona
Very Good!

jasminegomez1198
teen, 13 years old
 
the review on getting along with brothers or sisters
I think that this book is a good book for kids. This book shows the kids that even though it is hard to get along with brothers or sisters, they still get along some times. Brothers or sisters are always going to be there for each other even though they are always fighting brothers and sisters are always going to be family and they will get along in something bad or good.

cali4or9nia
kid, 10 years old
 
Perfect For Kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love this book kids ive got it and im alomst done.you parents should only buy it for kids 7 and UP!

jcm1298
kid, 13 years old
 
terrific message
Great series, I read this book a long time ago. But I just love the message in this book- be yourself

Gertie1999
kid, 12 years old
 
Good Book!
This Is a great book I'v finished the Ramona Series and it was well written, and very realistic to real life I can't wait to see Ramona and Beezus in the summer!

CSM Screen ...
kid, 13 years old
 
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.

mkalv
teen, 17 years old
 
Realistic.
As usual, Beverly Cleary perfectly captures the imagination of her heroines. A must read.

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