Ramona the Brave - Softcover

Cleary, Beverly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0590103164 ISBN 13: 9780590103169

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks, 1977

Synopsis

Several generations have followed the exploits of the spunky, irrepressible, irresistible Ramona Quimby. They have watched her grown, and they have grow with her. And now with the republication of the classic books featuring Ramona and big sister Beezus, Mr. and Mrs. Quimby, Picky-picky the cat and Aunt Bea, friends Howie and Willa Jean, and so many other memorable characters, a whole new generation will delight in discovering the ever-dynamic and lovable Ramona Quimby and her world. These funny, fiesty chapter books will have young readers chuckling and nodding their heads in fond recognition and will charm confirmed fans while captivating new ones. One of America's most esteemed and bestselling authors of books for children, Beverly Cleary has won a number of prestigious awards. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father, the latter to be republished in August 1999, were named Newbery Honor books, and Mrs. Cleary's books have won more than thirty statewide awards based on the votes of her young readers. Ramona returns -- and not a moment too soon! Ramona forever!

About this title

About the Author

Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.

Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!

Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.

From the Back Cover

Bravely and fearlessly, Ramona Quimby approaches first grade, but in short order she's upset by her mother's return to work, a teacher who doesn't understand her, and what appear to be monsters under the bed. What else could possibly go wrong?

Well, plenty. Whether she's proudly defending older sister Beezus from the taunts of sixth-grade boys or enduring a copycat classmate, Ramona has never felt so misunderstood. Will she give in to her frights--or will she exhibit the spunk her family warmly believes she possesses?

Beverly Cleary draws a loving portrait of a little girl learning to face down her fears. With lively new illustrations by Jacqueline Rogers, this vibrant edition of Ramona the Brave is a delight.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
• Publication date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0590103164
• ISBN 13: 9780590103169
• Binding: Paperback