Beezus and Ramona

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Common Sense Media says

The first Ramona book is a treat for all ages.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
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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.


What's the story?

Big sister Beezus struggles to manage life with her little sister, Ramona.


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.


Explore, discuss, enjoy

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?


This review of Beezus and Ramona was written by
Kid, 12 years old
January 31, 2011
 
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!
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Parent of 5 and 8 year old
February 15, 2010
 
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.

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Teen, 14 years old
April 16, 2011
 
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
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Kid, 9 years old
January 8, 2011
 
Ramona and Beezus
I love this book!!!!!!!! I have the book and I am going to do a book report on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Parent
July 20, 2010
 
book=ew and annoying and anonymous movie=the best!

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Teen, 13 years old
July 20, 2010
 
book=ew and annoying and anonymous movie=the best!

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Teen, 13 years old
January 18, 2011
 
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

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Teen, 13 years old
September 23, 2010
 
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.
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Kid, 8 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Beezus and Ramona
Very Good!

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Kid, 10 years old
April 7, 2010
 
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.
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This review of Beezus and Ramona was written by
Author:Beverly Cleary
Illustrators:Arthur Dorros, Tracy Dockray
Book type:Fiction
Genre:Family Life
Publisher:HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication date:April 11, 2006
Number of pages:176
Publisher's recommended age(s):9 - 12
Read aloud:9 - 9
Read alone:12 - 12

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