Ramona Quimby, Age 8 - Beverly Cleary

Cleary shows us life through Ramona's eyes and shows her young readers that they are not alone.--Kirkus Reviews. A Newbery Honor Book; School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. \n \nIn this edition of the Newbery Honor Book Ramona Quimby, Age 8, the timeless classic features a special foreword written by actress, producer, and author Amy Poehler, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.\n \nRamona likes that she's old enough to be counted on, but must everything depend on her? Mrs. Quimby has gone back to work so that Mr. Quimby can return to school, and Ramona is expected to be good for Mrs. Kemp while her parents are away, to be brave enough to ride the school bus by herself, and to put up with being teased by Danny the Yard Ape.\n \nIn Ramona's world, being eight isn't easy, but it's never dull!\n \nReaders ages 6-12 will laugh along with and relate to Ramona's timeless adventures.\n