The Ramona Collection, Vol. 2:

Ramona Quimby #4-5, 7-8

by Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator)

Growing up is hard  to do…but with Ramona  Quimby it’s never boring! This special collection contains the second four books in  Beverly Cleary's stories about the wonderful, blunderful Ramona Quimby. Life is full of ups and downs in this second collection of stories about Ramona Quimby. Ramona contends with pesty Willa Jean, deals with the horror of throwing up at school, welcomes a new addition to the Quimby family, and even makes her first best friend. Growing up isn’t easy, but with Ramona it is always an adventure! For generations, Ramona's adventures have continued to amuse, delight, and comfort young readers worldwide. These editions are charmingly illustrated and sure to be enjoyed by readers ages 6-12. The beloved final four books in the Ramona series are included in this box

Genres: Childrens, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics, Middle Grade, Kids, Contemporary

880 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2002

About the author

Beverly Atlee Cleary was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction. One of America's most successful authors, 91 million copies of her books have been sold worldwide since her first book was published in 1950. Some of her best known characters are Ramona Quimby and Beezus Quimby, Henry Huggins and his dog Ribsy, and Ralph S. Mouse.
The majority of Cleary's books are set in the Grant Park neighborhood of northeast Portland, Oregon, where she was raised, and she has been credited as one of the first authors of children's literature to figure emotional realism in the narratives of her characters, often children in middle-class families. Her first children's book was Henry Huggins after a question from a kid when Cleary was a librarian. Cleary won the 1981 National Book Award for Ramona and Her Mother and the 1984 Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Henshaw. For her lifetime contributions to American literature, she received the National Medal of Arts, recognition as a Library of Congress Living Legend, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal from the Association for Library Service to Children. The Beverly Cleary School, a public school in Portland, was named after her, and several statues of her most famous characters were erected in Grant Park in 1995. Cleary died on March 25, 2021, at the age of 104.

Reviews

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished listening to these audiobooks today. What a fantastic, fun, timeless series. My kids and I were sad when we got to the end.

[Reagan Carosino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read for parents and their children especially daughters. I had read most of these in childhood but not the final two books. Beverly Clearly is a talent and a joy, as always. These are timeless.

[Heather Brammer · Rating 5 out of 5]

READ aloud to my kids ages 8 & 10.

We LOVE Ramona. She is a spunky, fun character. Ramona Quimby Age 8 is our favorite one of the series.

[Clackamas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know if I am who I am because I read these books, or if I identified with them because of who I am. But I do know that I always felt like Beverly Cleary somehow had a telescope and was watching me from afar to get ideas for her books. Every little girl should read them, and the tomboys should own them.

[mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as good as the first 4 books, but still a staple of my childhood. Ramona is such a funny, relatable character and you can't help but root for her family. If you haven't read this series (even if you are an adult), it's definitely worth picking up!

[Marykima · Rating 5 out of 5]

She's a puddle jumper. I find that very inspiring.
She understands the importance of galoshes. I like that too.

[Michaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books made me who I am today.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

seriosly believe these books shaped my personality

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot wait to read these to my future daughters give them to them. I remember relating to Ramona so well. I understood her and her quirks perfectly. I should read them again.

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read all of these books when I was young, and now I enjoy reading them to my kids. Ramona is a totally hillarious character!

[Elissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read all of these book as a child and Ramona was one of the first fictional characters I felt I could relate to.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved ANY Ramona book, because I thought I was Ramona Quimby. Beezus was like my sister! :)

[Clwaddoups · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a sad day when we had read every book in this series.

[Lydia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found five Ramona books in a bookshelf in my parents' house this Thanksgiving weekend, and I re-read them all in one thoroughly satisfying day.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I indulged the Ramona books as a child!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The girls are reading these books now. I loved them ages ago. I never like the covers with modern looking Ramona so I look for the older books at used book stores.

[Annehobdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Colorgal98 · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I was about 7 when I read the entire Ramona series, and I remember crying when I finished the last book because there were no more left for me to read.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as good as all the rest!

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its really funny!

[Tori]

all good kids books

[Brandi Streeval · Rating 4 out of 5]

read when i was younger

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading some of them

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't get enough of Ramona!

[Robynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

ok i am reading ramona age 8 and so far it's good i like it.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unlike most series, the Ramona books just get better and better!