Ramona Boxed Set (4 Volumes) (Ramona the Brave, Ramona the Pest, Beezus and Ramona, Ramona Quimby - age 8)

By Beverly Cleary

This wonderful Ramona Box Set, by Beverly Cleary, contains four books: Ramona the Brave, Ramona the Pest, Beezus and Ramona, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8.Beezus and RamonaBeezus tries very hard to be... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380814684
• ISBN13: 9780380814688
• Release Date: December 2075
• Publisher: HarperColl
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 5.8" x 2.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

growing up with Ramona

Ramona is a typical little girl with a big imagination and lots of personality. She has an older sister, loves books on trucks, has a best friend Howie, and has her fears mixed with excitement as she enters school. Cleary did a wonderful job writing about Ramona and her interactions with family and friends. Cleary started Ramona at preschool and I believe ended her last book when she was about 10 (this collection leaves Ramona at 7). I grew up reading her books and understanding Ramona to be so much like me with scrapes, new haircuts, new toys, learning to write, and getting into lots of misunderstandings. The best thing about Cleary's Ramona Quimby is that she is the typical girl growing up- part tomboy, part saver of the world, who exasperates her sister, amuses her family, and wants only to be respected and make friends. I love that Ramona's family is middle class, she plays with her neighbors, has a babysitter, and wears overalls and shorts instead of dresses and mary janes. I recently bought this collections for my cousin who is a 9 year old tomboy and loves to read. I would recommend these books for any child. I really like also Beverly Cleary's Ralph Mouse and Henry Higgins series too.

Still a favorite

I read these books as a child, and loved them. Ramona deals with childhood tribulations (fear of going to the principal's office, worrying about her family when her father loses his job, having to play with her friend's little sister whom she detests) that most children experience in some variation, and so a child can identify with her as they read and feel reassured by the fact that they are not the only one who has gone through these things. Also, many of her mischevious adventures are so entertaining and wonderful (for instance, when she makes a "toothpaste cake" in the bathroom sink using the entire tube of toothpaste). Even as an adult, I still find myself reaching for these sometimes to be reassured by an old friend and to re-live a childhood comfort.

Amazing Book!

This book is a good book for all ages because it's funny and it reminds you of yourself and your siblings when you were young. Once you read this book you will want to read all the other Beverly Cleary books. I recommend this book to all the people out there who likes reading Beverly Cleary books. I rate this book 5 stars because it's a funny and good book.

Timeless Childrens Classics for Young and Old

I grew up loving Ramona books and 20 years later I still love and remember them. Ramona is every girl-her worries, troubles, joys are true of all girls. She is funny, tricky, a worrier and a fun seeker. She loves her family and as she goes through life we get to learn the lessons with her, watching her fall as well as succeed-making us laugh all the while. These books are something that young and old can enjoy together-they stand the test of time.

A wonderful series of books to encourage reading

Beverly Cleary's books are absolutely wonderful. Ramona is an adorable kindergarten student finding her way through the growing up process. She deals with big sister, Beezus, and others who consider her little more than a pest. My son and I have enjoyed reading the entire series from Ramona to Henry and Ribsy. I recommend them all to parents who want to encourage their children to read. These books are wonderful for young readers as well as pre-readers who like to sit with mom and dad and hear a funny story.