Ramona Quimby, Age 8: A Newbery Honor Award Winner: 6 [Paperback] Cleary, Beverly

**Ramona Quimby, Age 8** captures third-grader Ramona's wonderfully messy world where good intentions often lead to spectacular disasters. Beverly Cleary's beloved protagonist navigates family financial stress, classroom embarrassments, and the universal struggle of being misunderstood while trying so hard to be good. This Newbery Honor winner tackles real childhood anxieties with warmth and humor that never talks down to young readers.

Perfect for kids aged 7-10 who see themselves in Ramona's imperfect but loveable chaos, plus nostalgic adults remembering their own elementary school drama. Cleary, master of children's realistic fiction, created characters so authentic they feel like actual neighborhood kids rather than sanitized book children.

This preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks comes ready for new adventures – because great stories deserve multiple homes.

**Reader Reviews:**
*"My 8-year-old daughter completely relates to Ramona's feelings about being the youngest and making mistakes. She's read it three times already!"*

*"Finally, a kids' book that doesn't solve everything with magic – just genuine family love and understanding."*