Book : The Ramona Collection, Vol. 2 Ramona Quimby, Age 8 /.

-Titulo Original : The Ramona Collection, Vol. 2 Ramona Quimby, Age 8 / Ramona And Her Mother / Ramona Forever / Ramonas World

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HarperCollins

-Descripcion Original:

Growing up is hard to do…but with Ramona Quimby it’s never boring! This special collection contains the second four books in Beverly Clearys stories about the wonderful, blunderful Ramona Quimby. Life is full of ups and downs in this second collection of stories about Ramona Quimby. Ramona contends with pesty Willa Jean, deals with the horror of throwing up at school, welcomes a new addition to the Quimby family, and even makes her first best friend. Growing up isn’t easy, but with Ramona it is always an adventure! For generations, Ramonas adventures have continued to amuse, delight, and comfort young readers worldwide. These editions are charmingly illustrated and sure to be enjoyed by readers ages 6-12. The beloved final four books in the Ramona series are included in this box set: Ramona and Her Mother Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Ramona Forever Ramonas World From the Back Cover Ramona and Her Father Ramonas father has lost his job, and theres a grumpy mood in the Quimby household. Ramona just wants everyone to get along, but its hard when her mother is worried all the time, her father is grouchy, and Beezus is just ... Beezus. Ramona and Her Mother Ramona always tries to do the right thing ... so why does everything turn out so wrong? At seven and a half years old (for now), shes worried about spelling and about Willa Jean getting all the attention. Most of all, shes worried that her mother may not love her anymore. Ramona Forever It is a time of change for Ramona and her family. Aunt Beatrice is getting married, Ramonas father is looking for a new teaching job, and Ramonas mother suddenly seems a little thicker around the middle. Amid all the chaos, Ramona must say good-bye to one family member and hello to a new one. Ramonas World Ramona cant wait for school to start -- shes sure fourth grade will be the best year of her life. With a new baby sister, a new best friend, Daisy, and some glorious new calluses on her hands from the rings in the park, Ramona is on top of the world! About the Author Beverly Cleary is one of Americas most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write childrens books when she grew up. Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, Where are the books about kids like us? she remembered her teachers encouragement and was inspired to write the books shed longed to read but couldnt find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born! Mrs. Clearys books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Associations Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to childrens literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations. Jaqueline Rogers has been a professional childrens book illustrator for more than twenty years and has worked on nearly one hundred childrens books. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The Ramona Collection, Volume 2 By Beverly Cleary HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.Copyright © 2006 Beverly Cleary All right reserved. ISBN: 0061246484 Chapter One Ramona and Her Father Payday Ye-e-ep! sang Ramona Quimby one warm September afternoon, as she knelt on a chair at the kitchen table to make out her Christmas list. She had enjoyed a good day in second grade, and she looked forward to working on her list. For Ramona a Christmas list was a list of presents she hoped to receive, not prese