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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1977 · Est. 3 hour read
Ramona and Her Father
By Beverly Cleary, Tracy Dockray (Illustrator)
Part of 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
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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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 20,136
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 840L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
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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