Ramona the Brave
Author: Beverly Cleary
Illustrator: Jacqueline Rogers
Book 3 in the Ramona Quimby series
Pages: 208
Published: 1974
Age: 6+
Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary lovingly chronicles the ups and downs of elementary school woes. This is perfect for fans of Clementine.
For a girl as enthusiastic about life as Ramona, starting the first grade should be easy! But with a teacher who doesn't understand her, a tattletale classmate, and a scary dog who follows her on the walk home from school, Ramona has a hard time acting like the big girl everyone expects her to be.
But when she shows up to school with a missing shoe, Ramona gets a fresh grip on her courage in order to make it through a mortifying situation.
Ramona the Brave is a wonderful choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups. Readers ages 6-12 will laugh and relate to Ramona's timeless adventures.
California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Intermediate (1979)
About the Ramona Quimby Series
Books in series order
- 1.Beezus and Ramona(1955)
- 2.Ramona the Pest(1967)
- 3.Ramona the Brave(1974)
- 4.Ramona and Her Father(1977)
- 5.Ramona and Her Mother(1979)
- 6.Ramona Quimby, Age 8(1981)
- 7.Ramona Forever(1984)
- 8.Ramona's World(1999)
Reading age: 6+ years
The Ramona Quimby series follows the lively, imaginative, and sometimes exasperating Ramona as she grows from an energetic preschooler into a more thoughtful elementary school student.
Ramona approaches everyday life with strong opinions, big feelings, and a determination to be understood. Whether she is dealing with school, friendships, family changes, money worries, or her relationship with her older sister Beezus, her good intentions often lead to unexpected trouble. Beverly Cleary’s warm, humorous stories capture the frustrations, embarrassments, and small triumphs of childhood with honesty and affection. The trials and triumphs of growing up are depicted through a relatable heroine who isn't afraid to be exactly who she is.
Funny, reassuring, and sharply observed, the series remains especially appealing to readers who enjoy realistic family stories and characters who do not always get things right. These books continue to make young readers laugh in recognition and pleasure. They're perfect for independent and shared reading, at home or in the classroom.