Ramona and Her Mother: A National Book Award Winner—A Humorous and Heartfelt Look at a Mother’s Love For Her Irrepressible Daughter (Ramona Quimby 5)

Ramona and Her Mother: A National Book Award Winner—A Humorous and Heartfelt Look at a Mother’s Love For Her Irrepressible Daughter (Ramona Quimby 5)

by Beverly Cleary

4.6 (929)

4.6 stars from 929 reviews. Top 91% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

208 pages~3.5 hr readPublished by HarperCollinsPublished 1979-08-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You're a parent trying to understand why your child desperately wants to be older than they are, and how to give them space whilst keeping them safe.
  • You loved the Ramona books as a child and want to revisit that world with its funny, honest moments about family life.
  • You enjoy stories that capture the small, true details of family chaos: toothpaste everywhere, sibling jealousy, parental arguments overheard from the next room.

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  • You're looking for a quick, plot-driven story; this is a character-focused, episodic book that moves at its own pace.
  • You prefer contemporary settings; this book captures a specific, slightly dated version of American childhood that may feel quaint.
  • You want a book centred entirely on a child's perspective; the mother's viewpoint is equally important to understanding what's happening at home.

About this book

Ramona Quimby is seven and a half years old and navigating the complexities of growing up. No longer allowed to stay home alone but old enough to watch her younger cousin Willa Jean, Ramona wishes her mother would treat her like her older sister Beezus. She grapples with her parents' quarrels at home and spelling difficulties at school, wondering whether maturity is worth the trouble. This story explores Ramona's relationships with her family through everyday moments—from disastrous home haircuts to the aftermath of an entire tube of toothpaste. As she faces the challenges of being seven and a half, Ramona learns what it means to grow up while remaining her mother's little girl. Written by Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, the book examines sibling dynamics, parental love, and the realities of childhood.

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