Ramona the Brave (Avon Camelot Books (Paperback)) 
asked by james58 on November 17, 2006 1:22 AM
Teenagers think they've got it rough. Try being a misunderstood 6-year-old! Ramona Quimby is bound and determined to be brave as she weathers first grade, her mom's return to work, and sleeping in the spooky dark all alone. But nothing seems to go her way this year. From a fierce dog on the sidewalk to a copycat in her classroom, Ramona has her hands full.
Beverly Cleary has a real knack for the subtle emotional complexities of young children. Never condescending, she sees children as real people with real feelings. For this, and for her hilarious tales of an imaginative and "spunky gal," Cleary's countless fans adore her. Winner of many awards, including the Newbery Medal, Cleary has written over two dozen books for young people. Two titles in her beloved Ramona series, Ramona and Her Father and Ramona Quimby, Age 8, were named Newbery Honor Books. Alan Tiegreen's witty and lively line drawings have graced many of Cleary's books over the decades, capturing the exuberant spirit of one of literature's favorite heroines. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
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This was my favorite Ramona book growing up and now it is my daughters' favorite. Girls just never seem to change much, do they? The precocious Ramona is such a "typical" girl, and someone we can all relate to. From her ramblings with peers to her beginning school adventures, she is "everygirl", and so engaging and fun. I look forward to sharing more of Ramona's adventures with my daughters, and reliving my own childhood in the process.
I have heard there will eventually be a Ramona movie, and I am thrilled! Though I'm sure Ramona will be modernized in some ways, I imagine the movie will still be wonderful.
My oldest daughter wrote a letter to Ms. Cleary a couple of years ago and actually got a postcard back. That is one of our treasured keepsakes, in addition to our books.
I have heard there will eventually be a Ramona movie, and I am thrilled! Though I'm sure Ramona will be modernized in some ways, I imagine the movie will still be wonderful.
My oldest daughter wrote a letter to Ms. Cleary a couple of years ago and actually got a postcard back. That is one of our treasured keepsakes, in addition to our books.
reviewed by radar on November 26, 2006 5:16 AM
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Ramona was a brave girl.She tried to be perfect.She got her a new bedroom.She got attacked by a dog and went to school with out a shoe on.And a guy brings back her shoe at school.Also she got mad at her friend.And i liked it when the workers put a hole in the wall.
reviewed by sumbuddy on November 27, 2006 6:51 AM
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Ramona the Brave is six years old, just like me. She has brown hair like me, wears dresses like me and is in the first grade like me.
Ramona lives in a house with her big sister (Beezus), her Dad, her Mom, and Picky-Picky (her cat). Ramona is starting first grade. The first days are bad for her. She doesn't like first grade at all. It turns out better than she expected, though!
I liked it when the doggy chased her and she figured out how to get him to stop with her shoe.
Ramona is brave, spunky and a good artist. I was disappointed when the book ended. I wanted to read more about her. I'm glad there are more Ramona books I can read!
Ramona lives in a house with her big sister (Beezus), her Dad, her Mom, and Picky-Picky (her cat). Ramona is starting first grade. The first days are bad for her. She doesn't like first grade at all. It turns out better than she expected, though!
I liked it when the doggy chased her and she figured out how to get him to stop with her shoe.
Ramona is brave, spunky and a good artist. I was disappointed when the book ended. I wanted to read more about her. I'm glad there are more Ramona books I can read!
reviewed by jbritt on November 28, 2006 10:15 AM