Ramona Quimby, Age 8

By Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Rogers (illustrator),

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Book description

In this edition of the Newbery Honor Book Ramona Quimby, Age 8, the timeless classic features a special foreword written by actress, producer, and author Amy Poehler, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.

Ramona likes that she’s old enough to be counted on, but must everything…

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1 author picked Ramona Quimby, Age 8 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

As a boy growing up, I didn’t read a lot of books with girl leads. After all, they had cooties, and I might get them just reading about girls. However, my Mom convinced me to read this book. It was the first time I laughed out loud reading something.

Ramona is a very mischievous kid but with a big heart.  She knows what she’s supposed to do but something usually messes it up…and by “something” I mean her.   

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