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Ramona the Pest Audiobook
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Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary expertly depicts the trials and triumphs of growing up through a relatable heroine who isn't afraid to be exactly who she is.
Ramona Quimby is excited to start kindergarten. No longer does she have to watch her older sister, Beezus, ride the bus to school with all the big kids. She's finally old enough to take the bus too!
Then she gets into trouble for pulling her classmate's boingy curls during recess. Even worse, her crush rejects her in front of everyone. Beezus says Ramona needs to quit being a pest, but how can she stop if she never was trying to be one in the first place?
The classic Ramona 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.
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"I read this book as a kid and loved it. I was nervous about getting the audio version for my granddaughter and i to listen to, but i was very pleasantly surprised. Stockard Channing did a wonderful job as the narrator. My granddaughter was into it the whole time, she never got bored once. I will be purchasing more of the kids titles and Ramona books."
— Frances Malone (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Universal themes of family, school, and growing up are highlighted here as Ramona Quimby heads off to kindergarten. Unsurprisingly, she has difficulty settling into a classroom routine. Stockard Channing channels Ramona’s energy, humor, and enthusiasm to perfection, and the happy ending will calm the fears of listeners worried about the next school year.”
— School Library Journal -
“The conjunction of belly laugh and basal emotion puts this on a par with the best in the series.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A School Library Journal Top Pick of Summer Audiobooks
Ramona the Pest Listener Reviews
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" Ramona is a bit like Junie B. Jones--she's a kindergartner who doesn't like to do what she is told and seems to get into trouble with no trouble at all. I like to read "Seat Work" where Ramona chases Davy so she can try to kiss him. This is great to read right before Valentine's Day. "
— Cheryl, 6/29/2011 -
" I'm reading these books with my 7 year old daughter. Cleary has an uncanny ability to portray the perspective of a pesky child. We thoroughly enjoyed the character!! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>. "
— Lori, 6/26/2011 -
" These serise of books are great! I love the pictures in the books. The book also uses lots of adjectives to describe the book! It describes how they feel and what they wasnt to do! I hope other people get to read alot of these serise of books! "
— Kalia, 6/24/2011 -
" all of ramomas books are funny and intersting "
— Alondra, 6/17/2011 -
" I really love these books. I am enjoying sharing them with Rowan. "
— Jessica, 6/15/2011 -
" I thought that Ramona The Pest was hilarious.I thought that it was hilarious because she has a huge imagination and she tries to run away from kindergarten because there was a substitute teacher there. She gets found and then she ends up liking her substitute teacher. I thought it was funny. "
— Alisse, 6/14/2011 -
" It has been a while since I read the series but I remember really liking this series. Ramona's so funny! Beverly Cleary did a great job creating Ramona. -Laura:] "
— Laura, 6/12/2011 -
" My son and I enjoyed reading this together. Ramona is a hoot, and we both laughed out loud a few times. We're now on to the next book in the series, which he should be able to relate to well since he recently finished first grade. "
— Weena, 6/7/2011 -
" Good for the grandkids. We all quote it. "
— Christy, 5/31/2011 -
" I originally read the Ramona books when I was in Elementary School. Now I get to read them with my own daughter! She loved this book and can't wait to hear what happens to Ramona next. "
— Shauna, 5/28/2011 -
" My kids liked this book a lot and I even enjoyed this one. Ramona is very much like my four year old in personality, I think and he related to the story. "
— Audrey, 5/26/2011 -
" Loved this one again. Ramona is very naughty. "
— Dawn, 5/15/2011 -
" this is a really good book and its funny it takes awhile to read thoe but its still funny and so am I (smiley laughing face very funny) "
— Isabelle, 5/5/2011 -
" I loved this book. I also like how it describes what a child goes through in kindergarten. "
— Meghan, 5/3/2011
About Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary (1916–2021) was an American author of highly acclaimed fiction for children and young adults, including the Henry Huggins series, Ramon Quimby series, stand-alone novels, picture books, and two memoirs. Some of her many awards include the Newbery Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the National Medal of Arts. She was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and lived on a farm in Yamhill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged to have books sent to their tiny town from the state library and acted as a librarian in a room over a bank. It was there that she learned to love books. Generations of children have grown up with Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ralph Mouse, and all of their friends, families, and assorted pets. Her books continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of children of all ages throughout the world.