Ramona and Her Father
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1977 · Est. 3 hour read

Ramona and Her Father

Written by Beverly Cleary · Illustrated by Tracy Dockray

Book #4 in the Ramona Quimby series

A young girl's world shifts when her father loses his job, testing her family's resilience.

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192 pages· 20,136 words· Est. 3 hour read· 840L
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Bookroo's summary

Seven-year-old Ramona Quimby faces a new reality when her father loses his job, turning her world upside down. Determined to help, she downsizes her Christmas list and even launches a 'No Smoking' campaign. As bills pile up and tensions rise, Ramona wonders if life will ever return to normal. Can her spirited efforts make a difference, or will the Quimbys crumble under pressure? This heartwarming tale captures the humor and challenges of a family navigating tough times, with Ramona's indomitable spirit leading the way.

From the publisher

Beverly Cleary’s Newbery Honor Book depicts an average middle-class family dealing with the realities of life. With the perfect mix of humor and warmth, Ramona Quimby shines as a spirited girl with her heart set on helping.

Seven-year-old Ramona world is turned upside-down when her father unexpectedly loses his job. Things grow tense in the Quimby house, but Ramona resolves to help in any way she can—even downsizing her Christmas list. But with bills piling up and her parents constantly stressed, Ramona wonders if life will ever go back to normal.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1978)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1978)
At a glance
Format
Pages
192
Words
20,136
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.4
F&P level
~T
Publication
Published
March 17, 2020
First published
August 1, 1977
Publisher
William Morrow
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688221140

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