The Complete Ramona Collection [Paperback]

Beverly Cleary (Author), Tracy Dockray (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Ramona

Kids everywhere feel connected to Ramona's unique way of looking at the world as she tries to adjust to new teachers, feels jealous about Susan's curls, and is secretly pleased by Yard Ape's teasing. The scrapes she gets herself into—like wearing pajamas to school or accidentally making egg yolk shampoo—are funny and heartwarming, and sometimes embarrassing. No matter what—Ramona's lively, curious spirit shines through.

The appeal of the Beverly Cleary's stories about Ramona Quimby have never faded. For the first time, all eight of Beverly Cleary's Ramona titles are now included in one box set:

Beezus and Ramona
Ramona the Pest
Ramona the Brave
Ramona and Her Father
Ramona and Her Mother
Ramona Quimby, Age 8
Ramona Forever
Ramona's World

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and until she was old enough to attend school she lived on a farm in Yamhill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged to have books sent to their tiny town from the state library and acted as a librarian in a room over a bank. It was there that Mrs. Cleary learned to love books. Generations of children have grown up with Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ralph Mouse, and all of their friends, families, and assorted pets. Beverly Cleary continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of children of all ages throughout the world.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: HarperCollins (September 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006196090X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061960901
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.4 x 4.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap Book Binding but Amazing Books, August 1, 2010

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Gloria Green - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Complete Ramona Collection (Paperback)

I just got this set for my daughter on the premise that if she reads the first book we will see the movie. I enjoyed them
as a child so I thought she would too. She is enjoying them immensely, but what really bothers me is the pages are falling out while
she is still reading them. Most books can be read and re-read over and over, but these are the worst I have ever seen. It won't make it through even
a second reading. Cheap production that does a disservice to Ms. Cleary's stories.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still favorites today!, April 26, 2010

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Texmomma - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Ramona Collection (Paperback)

I remember reading these books when I was young, and have shared them with my 3 daughters. Currently my 6 year old and I are reading them together. These are wonderful, laugh out loud books. They are still as relevant today as they were when I was a child. What I love about these is that Ramona is a girl like so many, who gets into trouble without meaning to. She isn't mean spirited, just impulsive like so many kids this age are. These are SO much better written than Junie B. Jones, but still have the same spirit of fun about them. Kids can just relate to Ramona and her frustrations, and you'll even find yourself enjoying them too. Highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent children's literature, August 6, 2010

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Maya Goodwin - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Complete Ramona Collection (Paperback)

We have the original illustrated collection. My 6-year old daughter and I love these books. Unlike other more contemporary series like Junie B Jones (terrible language), the characters of these books are wholesome, convincing, funny, lovable and memorable. And like all good literature, the stories and characters ring true. I am thoroughly impressed with Ms. Cleary's writing and imagination-- no wonder two of these books won the Newberry prize. These are indispensable classics.