This beloved middle-grade series follows an irrepressible, imaginative, and sometimes exasperating young girl growing up in Portland, Oregon, from preschool through the early years of elementary school — and the family, neighborhood, and school life that shape her. The series is a classic of American children's literature known for its honest, affectionate, and funny portrayal of childhood from the inside.
Nine-year-old Beezus Quimby loves her four-year-old sister Ramona but is often frustrated and embarrassed by her, leading to a realistic and funny exploration of sibling dynamics. The first book in which Ramona appears, told from Beezus's perspective. A beloved classic about the complexity of sibling love.
Five-year-old Ramona Quimby starts kindergarten full of excitement and confidence, but her exuberance and impulsiveness lead to a series of comic misunderstandings with her teacher and classmates. The first Ramona book told from her perspective. A hilarious and deeply empathetic portrait of a spirited young child.
Eight-year-old Ramona faces a difficult year as her father loses his job, her mother goes back to work, and she must navigate a grouchy teacher and the feeling of being misunderstood. A Newbery Honor book that balances humor with the real anxieties of childhood. One of the most beloved entries in the series.