Ramona and Her Father

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.  The Father-Daughter Bond: When Ramona's dad loses his job, she makes it her mission to bring back his smile-with hilarious and often disastrous results. Navigating Family Changes: From squabbles with her older sister, Beezus, to dealing with stressed-out parents, Ramona learns to cope with a house full of tension in a way that is both funny and touching.
A Newbery Honor Classic: Discover why generations of readers have fallen in love with this beloved, award-winning story about growing up and finding your place in the family. An Unforgettable Heroine: Seven-year-old Ramona Quimby proves that even when life gets tough, a big heart and a little bit of mischief can make all the difference.