35 pages 1 hour read

Beverly Cleary

Ramona the Pest (Ramona, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2000

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

In Ramona the Pest, Beverly Cleary skillfully captures early childhood with humor and authenticity, making it delightful for young readers and nostalgic for adults. Positive reviews praise its relatable characters and engaging narrative. However, some criticize the pacing as slow. Overall, it remains an endearing classic that resonates across generations.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ramona the Pest?

Readers aged 7-9 who enjoy humorous, relatable stories about childhood will delight in Beverly Cleary's Ramona the Pest. Fans of Judy Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Megan McDonald's Judy Moody series will find Ramona Quimby's spirited adventures both entertaining and endearing.

Recommended

Reading Age

6-9years

Lexile Level

850L

Book Details

Genre
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
Humor