Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Avon Camelot Books)

I read all the Cleary books when I was young. Ramona is my first memory of identifying with a character in a book.

Ramona Quimby is eight and as feisty as ever. She's now in the third grade and gets to ride the bus to school, which is the most exciting thing to happen to her in a long time. Her father has quit his awful job as a checker and is going to college to learn how to be an art teacher. Her new teacher, Mrs. Whaley, well, Ramona doesn't quite know what to make of her. But she does know that the annoying boy in her class that she has named Yard-Ape, is quite possibly the most annoying boy ever.

I didn't like this one quite as much as the previous Ramona books. She didn't get into many of her predicable crazy antics. I can still see myself in Ramona, though. And reading about her is always a comfort.

I read this to Tim as well. We can't get enough of Ramona. I think she reminds me of me...trying to do right and often messing it up.

Read this book a million times as a kid! Many thanks to Mrs. Gearhart for introducing me to Beverly Cleary--such a fantastic author!

The Ramona books are great for children! All kids can relate to her. Beverly Cleary is one of the best children's authors ever!!!

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The first book I was ever given as a birthday gift. I lost my original copy, but I bought a new copy a few years ago. I LOVE Ramona. She's my girl.

More from precocious Ramona! Believe it or not, my second grade teacher's name was Ramona as well, and I started these books around that time!

I read this book either in fourth or fifth grade... Beverly Cleary was one of my favorite authors. Very entertaining for kids. Bought it for my own.

Fairly certain I read all of the Ramona books back in the day, though I don't feel like listing them all.