The family routine is upset during Ramona's second grade when her father unexpectedly loses his job.

Beezus' biggest problem was her 4 year old sister Ramona. Even though Beezus knew sisters were supposed to love each other, with a sister like Ramona, it seemed impossible.

Ramona at 7 1/2 sometimes feels discriminated against by being the youngest in the family.

Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary lovingly chronicles the ups and downs of elementary school woes. This is perfect for fans of Clementine.

For a girl as enthusiastic about life as Ramona, starting the first grade should be easy! But with a teacher who doesn't understand her, a tattletale classmate, and a scary dog who follows her on the walk home from school, Ramona has a hard time acting like the big girl

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Ramona is back ... First grade poses some big challenges for Ramona: She must overcome her fear of the monster that lives in the closet of her new bedroom, learn to speak up when she needs help, and find a way to get the best of the big dog on the next block.